I wondering about using DynaBeads?

[buckster]

After hearing about DynaBeads here, I bought 8 oz. and 5 stems. But after reading the installation instructions and the concerns over any type of lubricant or sealer not be left or allowed inside during tire installaton. Well therein lies my concerns. When traveling I depend on good plugs and co2 cans for temporary repairs and since my tires are always pretty good when traveling I sometime finsh the trip before replacing it, especially rears with a simple nail hole. SO now the Question??? How are those beads gonna like that nice sticky plug stuck in there? Aren't they going to stick all over that goo and being at the very outside of the tire I'd suspect that could be a issue to continuing to ride? Give me some opinions here.

 

[r1byker]

IMHO, yeah, a little will stick maybe, but whatever amount it throws it out of balance will be made up by the Dynabeads on the opposite side. I can't imagine too many will stick to the plug since the rubber cement is supposed to be pretty dry before inserting, not gooey. You asked for opinions, you got it. I think I'm going to try Dynabeads now that I've read up on them.

 

[Big-D]

If the situation arises of you having to repair a flat when using the beads, just make sure the puncture is as far towards the top as possible when inserting the plug and allow the glue to dry completely before riding. Otherwise the beads will stick and throw your balance all to hell. Tire repair glue usually dries pretty fast so you should not have to wait very long. Just remember the glue exposed to the outside air will dry faster than that inside the tire, so give it a few extra minutes.

 

[odot]

If you use dry air then the plug will cure faster.

 

[donaldb]

FWIW..........

MCN tested balance beads in a last year edition....(don't recall the brand)..but, I suppose they are all likely similar.

Their results were.......save your $ to use on something else.

I've never tried them, so I'm not knock'n.....I'm just posting what I read.

 

[mattster31]

FWIW..........
MCN tested balance beads in a last year edition....(don't recall the brand)..but, I suppose they are all likely similar.

Their results were.......save your $ to use on something else.

I've never tried them, so I'm not knock'n.....I'm just posting what I read.

I have had Dyna beads in my tires for over 1K, and they have been great!

To each their own.......use what you like. As long as it works, nothing else matters.

 

[r1byker]

Years ago, they had a liquid tire balancer that I used, and I was impressed with the results. My tires wore evenly all the down to the wear bars, unlike with weights, where there was noticeable uneven wear. I presume the beads will work just as well.

 

[drewvanracer]

I purchased some dyna beads for my fjr and have not installed them yet. I went for a ride in my mothers volvo and rememebered I had new tires installed last year and it had never smooth after that. I installed the beads and its as smooth as silk. I believe.

 

[Rondo777]

I've been running with the DynaBeads for 1500 miles now. Love them! Ride is perfectly smooth and no damm weights on my rims to scratch them. Tested them at 145mph (I know, stupid! But curious) and still silky smooth ride. As far as using a plug, I would think the beads would easily compensate for the tiny amount of weight a few beeds stuck to the plug may cause. According to the web site, no issue with plugs. Tires are looking great so far as well.

 

[Calimus]

I have the beads in my front tire. Been about 2500 miles so far and the tire is wearing perfect. Balance is dead on and I have no complaints. Didn't get them in the rear tire as I just had it changed due to a nail and I forgot to grab them on the way to the shop.

Again, I see it as a to each their own kinda deal. They've worked for me so far and when I can change my own tires, I'm sure I'll use them. But when I must bow down and take it to a shop it's easy to foget them.

 

[big ears]

I've been running with the DynaBeads for 1500 miles now. Love them! Ride is perfectly smooth and no damm weights on my rims to scratch them. Tested them at 145mph (I know, stupid! But curious) and still silky smooth ride. As far as using a plug, I would think the beads would easily compensate for the tiny amount of weight a few beeds stuck to the plug may cause. According to the web site, no issue with plugs. Tires are looking great so far as well.

It ain't stupid to test. Just do it in a safe way.

 

[Rondo777]

I've been running with the DynaBeads for 1500 miles now. Love them! Ride is perfectly smooth and no damm weights on my rims to scratch them. Tested them at 145mph (I know, stupid! But curious) and still silky smooth ride. As far as using a plug, I would think the beads would easily compensate for the tiny amount of weight a few beeds stuck to the plug may cause. According to the web site, no issue with plugs. Tires are looking great so far as well.

It ain't stupid to test. Just do it in a safe way.

I agree, stupid cause I got ticketed!!! First ticket in 30 years, free way, no traffic, 3/4 of a mile from my exit and thought that would be a safe place to try it. Speed trap right at the exit, got pulled over on the ramp which is maybe 500 yards from my driveway. :angrysmiley: so getting caught makes it stupid!

 

[Crash Cash]

I agree, stupid cause I got ticketed!!! First ticket in 30 years, free way, no traffic, 3/4 of a mile from my exit and thought that would be a safe place to try it. Speed trap right at the exit, got pulled over on the ramp which is maybe 500 yards from my driveway. :angrysmiley: so getting caught makes it stupid!

As my grampaw used to say, "it ain't illegal if ya don't get caught!" (ranks right along with "I'd druther get you out of the jail than the morgue - SHOOT HIM!")