Sick of having tyres and balancing done/

pepsilol · 2 Sep 2013 at 01:10

I want my own kit. What should I be looking for in a balancing machine?

I'm alright with the changer side of things. Just the balancing machines, some seems to be with MSdos type stuff, lots of different brands etc etc.

pepsilol · 2 Sep 2013 at 10:08

Hmmm explain further on this static and dynamic part of things.

Not very often but when you need balancing doing or tyres changing not only is £15 each a joke but it's a complete faff going and coming.

I'd rather just have my own stuff and do it myself. You can always sell on the equipment afterwards, always a demand for them.

pepsilol · 11 Sep 2013 at 12:23

Getting there

1 machine down 1 to go! I like that you can put the tyre on top, do the fixings and cones, and then you just push it over into position as it's on hydraulic hinges!

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tags like I've done for you above - Rilot

pepsilol · 11 Sep 2013 at 12:34

I see no harm in having one to do it yourself rather than loading it into a car, staring at them whilst they change your tyres. Getting it balanced, revisiting them.

The level of trolling is just not worth it. Trying to communicate with monkeys, **** that.

It's not like I've bought it and it's now worth £0.

pepsilol · 11 Sep 2013 at 13:21

£350.

pepsilol · 11 Sep 2013 at 16:57

He couldn't spell balancer so I sniped it up

Just bought the weights, £7 for a box of 3kg!

Average weights used per tyre is 50 give or take.

Introvert ftw.

pepsilol · 11 Sep 2013 at 18:53

I have no intentions of doing anyones else. It's purely for me.

Just like my 2 post ramp, hit a wall with dealing with mechanics. Got my own ramp and just repair it myself.

"andy" said:
plus they do hundreds of tyres a week so i am sure will be doing a better job than me having my first go on a £350+ machine.

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You'd think that wouldn't you, but it's just not the case.

pepsilol · 11 Sep 2013 at 18:54

Bought some 2.5g weights so now I can calibrate in fine mode.

Most fitters use normal mode which would just round it down to 0g needed, but fine mode is a lot more picky and would request a tiny more amount.

pepsilol · 12 Sep 2013 at 13:13

fonzee said:
Don't blame you, we're looking at doing similar having 8 cars in the family.

Keep the thread updated as it'll be interesting how you get on once you get the other one.

Well I balanced the Lexus alloys today due to a wobble.

Now smooth as silk :cool:

It's very easy to install the wheel on the balancer wrong, I think it's more of a case that people don't install it properly rather than they don't know how to stick the weights on.

pepsilol · 12 Sep 2013 at 14:29

rossk26 said:
Nice idea, but it would take forever to pay itself off. I only get tyres done every other year at £10 a corner...

Not true on the basis you can sell the machine all day long for the amount I paid for it.

It's worthwile if you have 4-5 cars at home. Or like to change cars often.

pepsilol · 12 Sep 2013 at 14:52

Or like to clean and wax the inside of your alloy

pepsilol · 12 Sep 2013 at 15:04

Just hook a tyre airline to my compressor

pepsilol · 29 Sep 2013 at 21:16

I'm stuck.

Can either byu a Dunlop tyre changer for £230 or a Bradbury for £330.

Dunlop has a sticking pedal but other than that is a reliable runner.

Bradbury one is fine, good brand and has recently had a new motor and pedals...

pepsilol · 29 Sep 2013 at 21:47

Well my angle of attack is that they lasted 13 years being used everyday.

So it should last pretty damn long with being used very very rarely by me...

pepsilol · 30 Sep 2013 at 10:48

Well I settled for the Bradbury.

I have 4 tyres that need fitting to the Lexus so £60 saving straight away

pepsilol · 30 Sep 2013 at 21:08

Lmao.

Anyone I completely forgot about the others bits I need.

I am assuming tyre paste, schrader valves and schrader tool should cover me?

pepsilol · 30 Sep 2013 at 21:15

Already got the balancing stuff sorted, just the tyre changing bits that I need.

I'm getting some plastic protectors that you can buy to protect your alloys.

pepsilol · 30 Sep 2013 at 22:23

Fuzz said:
More just annoyed at not having a workshop / falling out with the family over it and "just saying" it's not that amazing to want your own tools.
I'm sure there would be a lot more people who would have a ramp, compressor, tools and tyre fitting equipment if they had the space to do so..

I have the space, just not the permission any more.

Family as in parents or wife? How old are ya?

pepsilol · 1 Oct 2013 at 09:31

I really want my own wheel alignment set up but I see 3 issues.

1. I have found a good place that does it for £49 with a hunter.
2. I have a 2 poster.
3. They are pretty expensive for a good one and not worth having money tied in that.

pepsilol · 6 Oct 2013 at 18:36

Well the bradbury one has turned up.

Changing the tyre seems relatively logical so will give it a try on the Lexus alloys.

Turns out it is 240v and air which was nice to see, means I don't have to run a 3 phase cable over.

Also installed a retractable air reel instead of having the manual one.

My den is very close to being complete!