Had to replace my rear tire on my 2012 roadking. I have always used Metzeler tires so I went with the ME 888. I can't get the tire to balance worth a dang. This is the original rim. It had 10 1/8oz weights on it in a different place from where they are now. That's 1.25oz worth of weights. I have 3oz of weight taped to the light side which by the way is 5" from the valve stem. This is my balance setup, am I doing something wrong?

 

Maybe I should take the IDS off? I will try that tomorrow.

 

some tires are marked with a color dot as the heavy side and usually put at stem. some times when a tire is excessive, rotating it on the rim works.

 

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I figured out the problem. You are supposed to balance without the drive pulley on there. I found the answer on the no mar tire changer sight. Thanks for yall's help.

 

Interesting. MY dealer, where I tank my tires to be replaced, says they need the pulley for proper balancing.

 

Works for me too, never did like the looks of weights on the rims of my Springer.

 

Interesting, thanks! I have a No-Mar and I never picked up on that. I've always balanced my rear tire with the IDS (Isolated Drive System) cush drive attached.
I called No-Mar and spoke with a mechanic about this. He did recommend removing the cush drive. Since the cush drive has some play in it, the balancing of the rear tire will be more accurate with it removed. That's how they do it at their No-Mar shop for customers that bring them tires to be mounted and balanced.

https://www.nomartirechanger.com/v/v...ions_Nomar.pdf

 

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I haven't balanced for several years now with no ill effects.