Mounting Tires

[crabman]

When mounting a tire, the yellow dot on the tire indicates the light or heavy spot in the tire????

I forgot

[NotAgain]

I have always believed it should align near the valve stem, I suspect making it the lighter part of the tire, and uses the valve stem, light as it is to help offset the lighter part of the tire.
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[1000RR]

It's supposed to be the lightest part of the tire. Usually aligning that with the valve stem will minimize the amount of weights you might need. The theory that the valve stem is the heaviest part of the rim (although not always true).

[crabman]

Thank you.

[markjenn]

If you want to use the minimum weight, balance the wheel without the tire and mark the heaviest spot. Put this next to the tire dot rather than the valve stem.

- Mark

[crabman]

Originally Posted by markjenn

If you want to use the minimum weight, balance the wheel without the tire and mark the heaviest spot. Put this next to the tire dot rather than the valve stem.

- Mark

Perfect! Thanx

[Triple Threat]

Learn something new everyday!

Triple

[LiterBoy]

Originally Posted by markjenn

If you want to use the minimum weight, balance the wheel without the tire and mark the heaviest spot. Put this next to the tire dot rather than the valve stem.

- Mark

Spot on. Even on a big old 205/55, you may find you need as little as 1/4 oz. (7 grams) to balance it.

Use a Sharpie or similar permanent marker to mark the inside of the wheel and you'll have a permanent reference point. For even more accuracy when balancing the wheel without the tire, ensure the valve core and valve cap are installed.