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monkey 22-02-08 05:09 PM
Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
Got two spots on my new tyres which I'm fitting myself. Does anyone definately know where the spots should go in relation to the valve? Are the spots where the tyre is heaviest?
:)

jambo 22-02-08 05:14 PM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
The nice dot should go directly by the valve, as in you can't get it any closer.

Jambo

monkey 22-02-08 05:18 PM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
But I've got two! Which do I choose?! They are nice though. Bit nicer on the front than the rear. So that means the weights should go directly opposite ya as the valve and spotted area is the heaviest part of the wheel?
:)

Flamin_Squirrel 22-02-08 07:47 PM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
I've used plenty of part worn tyres where I couldn't even see the yellow spot and I've never had to put too much weight on.

Don't worry about it.

muffles 22-02-08 10:39 PM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by teriyakimonkey (Post 1426544)
But I've got two! Which do I choose?! They are nice though. Bit nicer on the front than the rear. So that means the weights should go directly opposite ya as the valve and spotted area is the heaviest part of the wheel?
:)
Aren't you meant to actually balance the wheel, i.e. check where it needs it and put them on there? As opposed to putting the weights where you think they should go? I don't think it's too hard to do, from the guides I've seen.

maultin 23-02-08 01:38 PM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
you might also find the word 'DOT' on the tyre. thats in place of a coloured dot

flymo 23-02-08 04:03 PM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by maultin (Post 1427166)
you might also find the word 'DOT' on the tyre. thats in place of a coloured dot
Are you sure about that ;-), I think it might well refer to 'Department of Transport' approved for road use.

maultin 23-02-08 08:03 PM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
i fitted new tyres last sunday - the 'DOT' is exactly lined up with the valve.
the guy i fitted them with races & he always uses that as a reference

monkey 24-02-08 12:37 AM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muffles (Post 1426838)
Aren't you meant to actually balance the wheel, i.e. check where it needs it and put them on there? As opposed to putting the weights where you think they should go? I don't think it's too hard to do, from the guides I've seen.
I'm going to balance it but the dot means something and I couldn't remember where it needs to go. I'm just assuming the weights will go opposite the valve but I will balance it properly.

monkey 24-02-08 12:39 AM
Re: Balancing spots on new bike tyres. Where to they go in relation to the valve?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by flymo_racer (Post 1427223)
Are you sure about that ;-), I think it might well refer to 'Department of Transport' approved for road use.
That's an American standard isn't it?


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