Centramatic balancers - would like to hear opinions

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Centramatic balancers - would like to hear opinions

November 21, 2018, 02:21:15 pm

Would like to hear from those who use centramatic balancers. Do you use these on the front and rear? Are you happy with their performance?
Thanks.

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Reply #1 – November 21, 2018, 02:32:38 pm

Love mine. Front & rear. Never have had to balance tires and always runs smooth.

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Reply #2 – November 21, 2018, 02:41:10 pm

Also very happy with them
John

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Reply #3 – November 21, 2018, 02:43:49 pm

Another plus from me, love em! Have them front and rear also.

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Reply #4 – November 21, 2018, 02:46:52 pm

They have a 30 day money back guarantee, exclusive of labor. Cost me $180.00 to R&R two of them.

Two up front only did nothing to balance the wheel/tires, plus I didn't like the looks of them being visible through the holes in the wheels. YRMV

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Reply #5 – November 21, 2018, 02:49:47 pm

Jerry,
I am still a fan, both from engineering and from practical experience viewpoints. It is only common sense to use on each rotating mass (4 Centramatics on a coach with 2 axles, 6 on a coach with 3 axles). Several good posts available on search. For example:

Tire Balancing Method

HTH,
Neal

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Reply #6 – November 21, 2018, 03:55:36 pm

Have them on all positions, coach is perfectly smooth. I'd say, amazingly smooth. Still had tires balanced. Never drove a coach without them, so cannot give you a comparison.

Chris

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Reply #7 – November 21, 2018, 03:59:21 pm

What Chris said (above) exactly word for word.

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Reply #8 – November 21, 2018, 04:34:38 pm

They came with my coach and when I replaced tires didn't bother balancing them, like posts above smooth as can be.

xq

Reply #9 – November 21, 2018, 05:04:03 pm

Like others we have them on all 4 corners, $ well spent.
You should need 600-630 for the front and 600-640 for the rear.

Mike

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Reply #10 – November 21, 2018, 07:05:14 pm

Thank you all for the helpful information.

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Reply #11 – November 21, 2018, 09:30:38 pm

Put mine on with the new tires this spring. Made the coach ride smoother than either of my Buick's. Wouldn't be without them.

Larry

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Reply #12 – November 21, 2018, 10:03:39 pm

Got our coach with them on front, back and tag axles. Love them.

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Reply #13 – November 22, 2018, 06:28:42 am

I have them on my steer tires on my Peterbilt for about 12 years now. Not on my rears anymore.

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Reply #14 – November 22, 2018, 07:05:10 am

I have used these for several years now with no issues. They are installed on all axles. I didn't like seeing them thru the holes in the wheels at first but after a couple of days I found that I didn't notice them at all . A small price to pay for a smooth riding coach.

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Reply #15 – November 22, 2018, 09:24:46 am

Jerry, I had those on my 95 U280 and loved them. Never a problem and no tire problems. Just make sure you have the right ones, one type fits the BUDD wheels and one type fits the HUB CENTERED wheels. They are not interchangeable easily.

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Reply #16 – November 22, 2018, 12:42:15 pm

I, as others who posted here, skipped the wheel balancing during my tire install. Partially offsets the centramatics cost

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Reply #17 – November 22, 2018, 10:47:12 pm

Centramatic has been around a long time. I installed them years ago on my F250 (300,000 mi) & F450 (175,000mi). Never balanced a tire, no cupping or tire wear issues. Have now installed them on my coach. 100 percent satisfied. They make them for motorcycles also. I wish they made them for cars.

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Reply #18 – November 23, 2018, 12:59:53 am

Which model would be correct for the front on my 2003 U295?

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Reply #19 – November 23, 2018, 07:48:34 am

Quote from: Tom Lang – November 23, 2018, 12:59:53 am

Which model would be correct for the front on my 2003 U295?

Tom,

You should need 600-630 for the front and 600-640 for the rear. (as always you need to double check) These have bolt holes for both stud centered (Budd wheels) and hub centered 22.5 wheels that have disc brakes. With your coach being an '03 it has hub centered wheels.

Mike

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Reply #20 – November 23, 2018, 09:24:01 am

Centramatics look like this, after they've been on the coach for a while. My "rear" balancer is dirtier than normal cuz we had a axle seal leaking. Axle is standing on the floor behind the balancer.

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Reply #21 – November 23, 2018, 10:59:21 am

They are manufactured here in Alvarado.
If you are in the area, stop by.
They will give you a factory tour, a small wheel demo, installation is free, if bought here ( at least mine were 9 years ago)

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Reply #22 – November 25, 2018, 01:18:25 pm

Mine were installed, Front and Back, before I purchased the Coach! So many times by Over-The-Road Truckers, who gravitated there first, Spotted them Immediately! They of course know what Quality is! They say that is the ONLY way to go, for Smoothness, and Tire wear issues! They swear by them, and so should we!

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Reply #23 – January 02, 2019, 11:47:20 pm

So these take one set in front and one set in the rear?

Any ideas what number for my 2002?

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Reply #24 – January 03, 2019, 06:52:32 am

Quote from: DavidS – January 02, 2019, 11:47:20 pm

1. So these take one set in front and one set in the rear?
2. Any ideas what number for my 2002?

David,

1 Yes.
1a.Some people run just fronts
2. You should need 600-630 for the front and 600-640 for the rear. (as always you need to double check) These fit most Unicoaches and Unihomes with ADB-1560 disc brakes. They have bolt holes for both stud centered (Budd wheels) and hub centered 22.5 wheels. With your coach being an '02 it has hub centered wheels.

Mike

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