When you get the chance, go to youtube and type in how balance beads work. Should pop right up.

 

Got to watch the one you posted. Only it took a little over 6mins. LOL

The beads definitely work. When he first starts the drill with the beads you see a bit of wobble but with a tire I'm sure you'd never notice it.

 

Other takes on home brewing tire balance.
Back in the olden days, i bought these hoops loaded with beads or something that somehow fastened onto the wheels to balance the tires.
Been a long long time ago but i remember they worked.

I also remember buying these adjustable lead weight things that bolted onto the lug nuts.
Had to keep adjusting the weights until the tire stopped free wheel rolling on its own.
Seem to remember they worked too sort of.

 

I have been using tire beads for over 30 years...this chart can help those new to the idea

 

Thanks for posting that chart Wiliys55!Count me in as new to the idea, a few questions.

What kind of beads specifically is that chart designed for?
Does bead balancing work ok for hi-speed highway use?
Do the beads deteriorate after a while requiring a new re-fill?
What happens if more than the recommended amount of beads are used?

If this works, its good-bye to sticky weights.

 

I believe that is the Dynabeads chart...not 100%. Dynabeads are ceramic. Others are made from glass. I have airsoft BB's. The most important factor is weight used for the proper tire size...

Works extremely well at high speeds, centrifugal force puts the beads where they need to go. They really don't take effect until around 20-25 MPH. At low speed, you don't even notice, however.

Some break down, depends on the bead used. As you see above, I have airsofts, and if you go back to one of my previous posts, I have re-used them several times, ZERO breakdown. However, they have also used powder to balance tires, so as long as it doesn't clump up in there, you're probably okay. IF you notice breakdown of the beads when changing a tire, I would replace with new, though. Just me.

Too many would result in tire hopping or wobble...that said, you'd have to be way over the weight for that to happen.

It definitely works. I've used them for years. I'll never use traditional weights again.

 

Link to the FAQ's from the DB website

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/news.htm

 

I'll add that I use them as well. Can't balance wheels with rock rings so this was my only choice. They work extremely well. No tire vibes going 70mph down the highway. They absolutely 100% work.