amxpress
Clayton, NC
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There has been a number of posts and comments about balancing tires on trailers. Most say they should be balanced, some actually believe it's not necessary with no benefits. I found this video on YouTube with a good explaination of why they should be balanced. They aren't balanced from the factory because it costs the tire vendors money, and the RV manufactuers don't want to pay it. Simple as that.
There will still be those people who will say, "I've towed a trailer for 30 years and never balanced the tires.". Good for you.
Balancing Trailer tires
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greende
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Thanks. Might have to do that.
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tsetsaf
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Balancing made a noticeable difference for our rig.
'06 Dodge 3500 5.9L CTD 6spd Manual SB SW - Pullrite SG - Ride Rite Airbags
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Wills250psd
walnutcove NC
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Its cheap to do and a little better on the wheel bearings. JMO. WILL
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coolbreeze01
Redding, Ca
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My current set is balanced, although I can't really say I notice any difference vs other tires/trailers I've owned that weren't balanced.
2008 Dodge 3500 With a Really Strong Tractor Motor...........
LB, SRW, 4X4, 6-Speed Auto, 3.73, Prodigy P3, Blue Ox Sway Pro........
2007 Komfort 212 on 225 75R 15E Maxxis ST Tires.........
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MitchF150
Washington, the State
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My OEM set were not balanced.. Didn't really notice any problems.. Replaced them due to age last year. Got them 'online', but they were already mounted to the new wheels I got with them too.
Went to a local tire store and had them balanced for about $50.. He found that each one needed some sort of balance weight added to them.
Ran them last year and a couple of times this year and can't really tell any difference, so there you go! 
Mitch
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Chuck&Gail
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Always balance mine, and get metal valve stems also.
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tvman44
Southwest Louisiana
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Mine are balanced.
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CND SuperCrew
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5 new tires last week, balanced...
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old guy
Oregon (pronounced Or e gun)
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I really think it is wrong to put a tire on any TT or car or truck and not balance them. I'm talking the manufacturer.
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