Scotts Tire Balls

jimjib · 02-05-2007, 10:33 AM

Anyone ever used them?

Middleweightboxer · 02-05-2007, 11:07 AM

I believe MCN tested tire balancing balls several months ago. Their conclusion was don't give up your static balancer. The balls somewhat balanced a wheel but not as well as a well placed weight.

xrmattaz · 02-05-2007, 12:45 PM

Jim,

I've researched 'em, and read lots of good stuff. I cannot imagine myself shelling out the $$ at the present time, but the piece of mind....knowing that I can get back home without replacing/patching a tube, is compelling!

Other than the initial cost ($150. or so per wheel), there really is no down side to 'em.

xrmattaz · 02-05-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Middleweightboxer

I believe MCN tested tire balancing balls several months ago. Their conclusion was don't give up your static balancer. The balls somewhat balanced a wheel but not as well as a well placed weight.

Not the same thing. The Scott product replaces the innertube.

srileo · 02-05-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feesch

Jim,

I've researched 'em, and read lots of good stuff. I cannot imagine myself shelling out the $$ at the present time, but the piece of mind....knowing that I can get back home without replacing/patching a tube, is compelling!

Other than the initial cost ($150. or so per wheel), there really is no down side to 'em.

I could swallow the $150 a wheel, but what worries me is that they dont seem to have been tested for higher speeds? The peace of mind is definitely worth it!! I wonder if they are also re-usable across other (replacement) tires?

Big G · 02-05-2007, 01:46 PM

How do you install them?

jimjib · 02-05-2007, 02:01 PM

http://www.gnccracing.com/interviews/WadeSummers.htm

Took me a damn hour to change a tube on the dvdaz ride......I would rather continue the ride deal with it back at the shop... on the tire machine.

bross · 02-05-2007, 02:12 PM

Tire balls are so 1980s, here's the future...
Michelin Tweels, airless tires. Just saw them in the latest Cycle World I think. They have a motorcycle tire as well.
http://www.michelinman.com/differenc...01102005a.html

jimjib · 02-05-2007, 02:26 PM

I need the now.....not the future

Motorace · 02-05-2007, 03:52 PM

How about Michelin Bib Mousse? I sell a ton of this product around Baja time every year.

fifthcircle · 02-05-2007, 04:30 PM

I would expect the "Tweels" will come out as spares before they are fitted as all the time treads.

Watched the video's of the Tire Balls. They look like they would be great for off road applications. If I were going to ride around the world on unknown roads....I think I would use them

soloyosh · 02-05-2007, 08:48 PM

8.5 psi seems like it'd be good for the dirt but it'd tear your tires up (even more than normal) on the road.

Edit: Saw on the other site that they can be aired up to 12-13 psi. Better but still not a lot to keep the bike from squirming on the pavement.

jimjib · 02-06-2007, 08:27 AM

I dont think the Bib Mousse can handle the heat of the freeway...so I hear. I have also heard that the balls can be aired to 16 lbs which is fine as I have run tkc 80's down to 14 on the road with no problems.

JamesLaugesen · 02-06-2007, 01:31 PM

I've never had a bike with tubed tyres, so maybe I'm out of line... but it seems like a ridiculous idea. Wouldn't they be a pain to install?

EDIT - removed comment about 8.5psi.

jimjib · 02-06-2007, 04:03 PM

I have changed plenty tubes in the field and the older I get, the less I want to do it. I have a full blown tire machine in my shop so installation and repair would not be a big deal.

02-05-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	Scotts Tire Balls Anyone ever used them?

02-05-2007, 11:07 AM	#2
Middleweightboxer Middleweightboxer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Paradise, TX Oddometer: 665	I believe MCN tested tire balancing balls several months ago. Their conclusion was don't give up your static balancer. The balls somewhat balanced a wheel but not as well as a well placed weight. __________________ Bill Tiger 800XC, R1, FZ1, RD400, CB400F R80ST, R90S, Monster S2R, Penton 125 JPS, T25T

02-05-2007, 12:45 PM	#3
xrmattaz sputum is my bread/butter Joined: Jan 2002 Location: lovely prescott, arizona Oddometer: 3,177	Jim, I've researched 'em, and read lots of good stuff. I cannot imagine myself shelling out the $$ at the present time, but the piece of mind....knowing that I can get back home without replacing/patching a tube, is compelling! Other than the initial cost ($150. or so per wheel), there really is no down side to 'em. __________________ '06 Gas Gas TXT 300 Raga '06 Road Glide '07 KLR 6fitty Red (sold) '05 Zook SV650S Yeller "PocketBike" (gone...sniff) '05 Zook DL1000K Blue (sold) '00 Kawazaki SUPER Sherpa (sold) and 80 more (sold)

02-05-2007, 01:46 PM	#6
Big G Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, Az. Oddometer: 3,133	They look cool, How do you install them? __________________ "Survival is the slowest form of suicide."- Daredelvis YZ-250 Throttle = A little touchy DRZ-400E 2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2300cc WOAH! Meat = Murder, ergo Murder = YUMMY

02-05-2007, 02:01 PM	#7
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	tire balls http://www.gnccracing.com/interviews/WadeSummers.htm Took me a damn hour to change a tube on the dvdaz ride......I would rather continue the ride deal with it back at the shop... on the tire machine.

02-05-2007, 02:12 PM	#8
bross Where we riding to? Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Osoyoos, BC Oddometer: 3,521	Tire balls are so 1980s, here's the future... Michelin Tweels, airless tires. Just saw them in the latest Cycle World I think. They have a motorcycle tire as well. http://www.michelinman.com/differenc...01102005a.html

02-05-2007, 02:26 PM	#9
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	asdf I need the now.....not the future

02-05-2007, 03:52 PM	#10
Motorace Michelin Man Joined: May 2005 Location: Springfield, Mass Oddometer: 463	How about Michelin Bib Mousse? I sell a ton of this product around Baja time every year. __________________ Dave P MSF AMA 1977 BMW R100/7 with Sputnik sidecar Check out my eBay store!

02-05-2007, 08:48 PM	#12
soloyosh Dad and husband Joined: Nov 2004 Location: LHC, AZ Oddometer: 5,465	8.5 psi seems like it'd be good for the dirt but it'd tear your tires up (even more than normal) on the road. Edit: Saw on the other site that they can be aired up to 12-13 psi. Better but still not a lot to keep the bike from squirming on the pavement. __________________ 2007 Aprilia RXV 5.5 soloyosh screwed with this post 02-05-2007 at 08:54 PM

02-06-2007, 08:27 AM	#13
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	asdf I dont think the Bib Mousse can handle the heat of the freeway...so I hear. I have also heard that the balls can be aired to 16 lbs which is fine as I have run tkc 80's down to 14 on the road with no problems.

02-06-2007, 01:31 PM	#14
JamesLaugesen Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Wahroonga, Australia Oddometer: 511	I've never had a bike with tubed tyres, so maybe I'm out of line... but it seems like a ridiculous idea. Wouldn't they be a pain to install? EDIT - removed comment about 8.5psi.

02-06-2007, 04:03 PM	#15
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	sdaf I have changed plenty tubes in the field and the older I get, the less I want to do it. I have a full blown tire machine in my shop so installation and repair would not be a big deal.

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