Does the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Galvanized Wheel Come Balanced

Question:

Do your mounted tires come balanced? I am looking at item #AM32397. Thanks.

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

The Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Galvanized Wheel part # AM32397 does not come balanced. That said, this really isn't needed for trailers. There are some benefits from balancing the tires on a trailer such as reduced vibrations but they are minor and you wouldn't notice nor be able to feel a differences.

Please note, if you do choose to balance the tires you will need to make sure to use stick-on weights and not clamp-on weights as the clamp-on weights will fly off when you go over bumpers. There is also another option for balancing that does not require you to take the tires off or into a shop, tire balancing beads. These are becoming more popular for trailer tires and one benefit they have over stick-on weights is that they continually adjust with the high/low spots on the tire as it wears. For this, I recommend the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers part # CA83VR.

expert reply by: Conner L