Counteract Balancing Beads is an automatic readjusting trouble-free lifetime balance of the tire and complete wheel assembly. Counteract is the only internal balancing product proven in two separate S.A.E and TMC type II tests to improve fuel economy by balancing all wheel positions. The federal University of Brazil recently conducted a test and reported that a tire balanced with Counteract will run cooler then tires balanced with a competitive free flowing balancing agent. Counteract is easy to install and is an environmentally friendly, TPMS compatible, recyclable product. Information is available at www.counteractbalancing.com
Tried them today on my cfmoto 300ss i changed my tires front and back and added 1oz on front & 2oz on the back and its the worst feeling ever when im going 23mph the wheels just wanted to straight and i have to use lots of my energy just to turn left and right. Now i have to start over again just to remove thise super tiny balls in my tires
sounds like you didnt add proper amount of beads. Also, balance beads wont effect the amount of force it takes to turn wheel left or right...this sounds like you have other issues. Did you check proper tire pressure?
Wasted an hour trying to put these balls into my motorcycle tire. Watched the tutorial video and read the troubleshooting tips. Just buy a motorcycle wheel balancing stand and some weights. Save yourself the headache!
I go through tires amazingly fast ....expensive sport touring tires others get 10k with? I get MAYBE 2k and no I dont do burn outs or intentionally spin the rear or donuts ...NONE of that nonsense...I have tried various tire pressures nothing makes a significant difference in longevity. So the salesman at the motorcycle tire shop 8 ball very well known in San Diego area says " you need BEADS and then your tires will stay balanced and last a lot longer.....NO that helped nothing except to pad their total which was like $670 for both tires installed on the bike....they also upsold me some angle valves which I do like. But IF you only ride the twisties like I do? apparently NOTHING short of riding slowly is going to net you high miles in the twisties.....beads were just a waste of my money they were in there for about 2k miles and the tires were DONE,...and I mean DONE cause I TRY to get my money worth ....I keep going well after the wear bars rear their ugly heads. And YES I know all about dual compound tires I always get those I have also tried various brands models B stone Pirelli Dunlop etc....MAYBE if I bought a really low powered bike instead of my Yamaha MT-10 and 9 bikes? idk but it is costing so much I finallly bought my own tire machine a No Mar Classic HD a few months ago ....I just mounted tire number 6 so it is quickly paying for itself...but just saving me 2 hour round trip everytime is worth it alone! (I live in the sticks RIGHT by some of the best twisty roads in the world IMHO)....anyway thumbs down on beads....I bought a static balance stand and I can balance in a couple minutes no problemo....and btw IF I ran the tires I like best? HyperSport tires even like S23 BStones? Yeah 600 miles to the wearbar and tire is dangerously ridiculously BALD by 900 ....cause I stupidly tried very hard to get a whole 1000 miles.....It was soooo bad I could not in good conscious ride another mile with cords showing.....but DAMN those tires rode nice! Made be feel like a motogp star! lol BTW Maybe beads are good for touring and commuting idk but for nothing but sport riding in the twisties? My opinion? save your money
I still don't think they work I have yet to see a video that shows the tire balanced with the beads in it. You get all these other videos of beads and everything but it doesn't show it on a machine showing it being balanced when it spins. Lead weights are the way to go
Hello, thank you for your comment! The reason there aren't many videos showing internal tire balancers in action on tire balancing machines is because these machines aren't able to fully optimize their performance. They can't spin fast or long enough to allow the beads inside the tire to properly settle into place. Additionally, a balancer lacks the suspension that's crucial for helping an internal balancer achieve optimal positioning. While there are videos demonstrating how beads can reduce imbalance on a machine, they're limited by the machine's design and lack of vehicle wheel-end components necessary for full effectiveness.
2 things, I have your product in my rear motorcycle tire and when I used your valve stem, it tended to stick open. Is there a reason for using yours over the stock one? And 2, if if I'm running a rear tire on the front and it calls for 2 in the front or 3 in the rear, which amount should I use?
Hello! Thank you for your inquiry. Our valve cores are recommended but not necessary. There is an added red tip that provides an extra layer of protection; it can be removed to convert the valve core to a standard one. If the valve core is clogging, please ensure it is not over-torqued during installation. Regarding your second question, the amount needed is based on the width of the tire. Anything between 130-240mm in width requires 2oz, and anything above that requires 3oz.
Hi Mark! None at all, the beads work especially well in Motorcycle tires, just ensure you have the proper amount and reference our motorcycle tire chart here. counteractbalancing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Motorcycle-2021-Chart.pdf You can also download our new app with our calculator to find out the required ounces for your tires. qrco.de/bcCCSm Thanks!
@CounteractBalancingBeads I feel it's crazy that I have never once had a motorcycle shop offer the option of balance beads and I have been through dozens of tyres across multiple bikes. I don't want ugly lead weights put on my gorgeous new powder coated or polished street bike runs and I don't want the risk of having one come off my track bikes.
I bought some and will be installing them this weekend. I ordered the 10oz but your website charts and calculator is really confusing. For Tires Size 285/70/R17 A/T, the light truck chart shows 6oz. The Off Road Chart for A/T Tires shows 12 oz. And your Calculator for A/T Tires states 8oz. I'm hoping I bought the right weight as it seams 10oz is the average between the 3 different recommended weight of the balancing beads.
Hello! thank you for your support. You would be best to download our new app, qrco.de/bcCCSm, for future reference. If you have an AT or MT tire you will want to follow those recommendations. For a 285/70R17 you would want 10oz per tire.
@@CounteractBalancingBeads your app says 8oz for All Terrain for my tire size of 285/70/17 lol I am getting a slight steering wheel wobble at 50mph to 65mph.
@@minutemenapparel We're sorry to hear the issues you are experiencing. There are many variables that can cause a vehicle vibration. To help us better diagnose the issue, please fill out our online troubleshooting form and one of our technicians will get back to you shortly. counteractbalancing.com/troubleshooting/
This video doesn't show anything in my opinion, it simply shows beads moving to the O.D. of the tire. Furthering the tire isn't perfectly round (what tire is?), the beads seemingly would migrate to the longest radius position, which feels like exactly the opposite behavior that you would want. PLEASE explain the mechanics of this better, how do the beads magically find the lightest part of the assembly? Once you stop the vehicle, how do they re-find that spot again. How do they know to stop migrating there once balance has been achieved? Curious.
Hi there, we recently created a blog article on our website that explains the Science Behind Balancing Beads. This should offer some further insight. counteractbalancing.com/2024/01/22/the-science-behind-balancing-beads/
Just FYI. I will never just throw in the bag. Last time I did that the tire never reached balance. When I opened up the tire the bag was open but it had a lot of beads inside the bag that never moved out or most likely entered the bag again. This was after 100 miles or so. I opened the tires and removed the bags and the problem cleared up.
I'm a mechanical engineer so I have a fairly good understand of kinematics and physics. I know the balance beads work. I've used them. However, for the life of me, I can't actually figure out how they work. There's more going on here than just the centrifugal or centripetal force. If it was only the centripetal force at play, the beads would all go to the point of greatest mass and increase the imbalance. But like I said I know the beats work so that isn't happen. Therefore there's something else at play that the explanations I keep hearing aren't taking account for.
Hi Mike, we just posted a new blog about the Science Behind Balancing Beads which may help to clarify. Thank you! counteractbalancing.com/2024/01/22/the-science-behind-balancing-beads/
Hello! For those tires we would recommend 4oz per tire. You can refer to our ATV/UTV application chart here: counteractbalancing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-ATV-UTV-Chart.pdf as well. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you!
Hi MHR Bernards, yes, Counteract is compatible with tube-type tires. You will want to install the beads through the valve to the inside of your inner tube, not between the tube and tire. We do make motorcycle inner tubes with the beads pre-installed if that is of interest, they are called Counteract Ready-Balance Tubes!
Hello and thanks for your question. Counteract is designed and manufactured for use inside tires, capable of withstanding harsh environments. Our product is specially coated and treated to repel and resist moisture! So this is not an issue for us, unless there is an extreme amount of water being introduced to the tire, which should not be the case if your compressor or air supply is frequently maintained. As for sand, moisture would be one of your largest enemies. Sand will absorb and hold onto that moisture causing clumping issues and various other problems. On top of this, sand will deteriorate the inner liner of the tire, the structural integrity of the tire and if you have TPMS, it will damage the sensors. It is never advised to put sand inside your tires, you are always best to use a safe and approved internal tire balancing product.
Will these shave down the inside of the tire like I saw in a show review that removed a wheel with beads in it? Will it act like an abrasive and slowly sand the inner tire? I saw that rubber dust and inner lines on the tire disappeared to show this happened.
Hey Andrew, Counteract Balancing Beads will not cause any damage to the inner liner of the tire. They are made of a very smooth tempered glass that does not break down over time and become abrasive like ceramic beads can. Additionally, Counteract Beads are not free flowing in the tire, so they aren't rolling around in there like other products are. We have a guarantee that if the beads ever cause any tire damage that we will replace that tire for the customer. In our over 25 years of business we have never had to replace a tire. counteractbalancing.com/guarantee/ Thanks for the question!
Hello! there are two forces at play that allow the beads to work. Centrifugal force which spreads the beads around the tire, and inertia which increases with speed and the wheel and tire imbalances. This is what positions the beads where they need to be.
Can I use this product on a street car with tire size 335/30R20 drag radial ? , How many oz will I need for tire size 335/30R20 and will I have any issues with my TPMS
Hello, We would not recommend the use of any internal balancing product in a street/passenger car. The product is best utilized in vehicles that have a stiff or ridged suspension such as a motorcycle, light truck, trailer or anything half ton and larger. In many cases the front suspension on a regular street car is too soft to achieve the desired performance.
Hello, Yes Counteract is the perfect application for your trailer tires, we would need your full tire size to recommend an amount, however, you can simply go on our website and click the trailer application chart to get your required amount!
Thanks Dennis for your interest in our balancing beads! Judging by your tire sizes, 12oz is what we would recommend. If you ever have any other questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you!
really interested in these, have some wheels that are pretty hard to balance, can I put these in the wheel when it has weights on the outside already? small 29" tires
Hello, yes you can certainly install the beads with the weights on the wheel. Ultimately, you do not need to have both, but if your wheels are difficult to balance you can install the beads with the weights, go for a drive. If it resolves the issue you're good to go, if it does not, then you can remove the weights after and that should remedy the issue if your problem is in fact a tire balance related problem.
Hello, thanks for reaching out! For those tires you'll want to use 16oz per tire. You can also find our application charts and calculator on our website or download our app. counteractbalancing.com/applications/
They most certainly are! We actually have a product line specific for motorcycles. Check out our web page at www.bikebeads.com for more details and a link to our motorcycle application chart.
Thank you for the question! It is not so much the size of the tire but the speed of the vehicle and how simple or stiff the suspension is. The product works great in ATV/UTV, Motorcycles, Half-ton trucks, classic vehicles, off-road, buses, RV's and commercial trucks. For an ATV/UTV tire this size we would recommend 10oz per tire.
Hi Jeff, The beads work great in trailer tires. If its a utility trailer, we have a trailer specific application chart available on our website to ensure you install the correct amount. Any questions let us know!
Hello, internal tire balancing products are not intended for use on small passenger vehicles. They are best suited for Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, Trailer and anything 1/2 ton and larger, such as an F-150. With small passenger cars the results are inconsistent and that is a result of the different types of suspensions and many of them being too soft. This is why we do not recommend it for passenger cars.
Hi Scott, Some TPMS systems you can inject the product, some you can not. Due to the different styles and variations on the market we do not recommend injecting through the valve stem if you do have TPMS to avoid any issues.
Technically anything you put inside a tire will act the same way, but there are many advantages and disadvantages of what you want to put in your tire. Our beads are proven to readjust easily, not break down, are not affected by moisture, won't damage the liner, etc.
Is there any disadvantage to using conventional (external) wheel weights to balance the tire ALONG WITH these balancing beads?? I'm using a 37x12.50x20 on a Ford F350. I'm looking for every available option to minimize vibration at highway speeds (80+ mph)
Hello, We do not recommend the use of traditional wheel weights and beads. In most cases the beads and weights will fight each other. Some users will add a few ounces to their tires to remedy a mild imbalance, however, we do not do testing on this practice and can not guarantee the result there would be after as there are too many variables.
Hello just purchased a set of 22×8.25 northstar wheels and planning on putting some low pro grapplers will this product be more effective than weights?
Hello, we would need to know the physical tire, tire size and the vehicle you plan to use the product on to help you further. We can not provide a recommendation with just the wheel size. If you send us an email at contact@counteractbalancing.com we can definitely help you further!
Hello, thank you for your message. We can not endorse this practice, it is imperative to use a proper tire mounting lubricant to mount your tire as to avoid severe damage to the tire bead and ensure proper tire seating.
Can't get it to go through the ture tube. I did the vibration trick and it wont go through. Yes, I took the valve stem out. I pumped the bottle so much it's about to Crack. Disappointed.
Hi Jay, in rare occasions some inner tubes have a flap that is based at the end of the valve, if this is the case it can be challenging to install the beads through the valve stem but it can be done. When installing the product you want to make sure not to pour all the beads into the injection tube at once, you only need to do small batches at a time, once you do so and lower the bottle you squeeze it to create a vacuum, this will allow the beads to fall into the tire/tube. If you are struggling with your inner tube, the other option is our Ready Balance Tubes. We do manufacture motorcycle inner tubes with the beads pre-installed.
@Counteract Balancing Beads I even got on my knees and with my mouth, quickly inhaled and exhaled a million times. Still, hardly nothing in about 2 hours time. When I finally gave up and took the tube off (with a lot falling out) I took a small pick to try to force the ones sitting there through and some came out. I tried everything.
The film showed nothing other than the beads being thrown against the outside of the tyre, and they looked pretty uniform not bunched up in one area in an effort to counter the force on the wheel causing vibration. I want to see the wheel on the balancer to prove that the wheel is in fact in need of weight to correct its balance. They tyre marked inside at the point where counter weights would have been fitted The wheel itself, without tyre, balanced to prevent the weight of the camera influencing the experiment I also want to see it repeated with the same result on a variety of wheel sizes.
The same questions occurred to me, a uniform sprinkling of beads on the inner surface didn't seem to be much if any effect on the wheel assembly as a whole. When uniformly distributed over the full inner surface, it would be about a quarter gram per square inch of surface, which doesn't seem like it's going to have an appreciable effect. If the video showed all the beads clustering about a single point, perhaps where the camera was aimed at a lightened sector of the tire, that would be conclusive proof that it's got some benefit. To do this, apply wheel weights at the opposite end of the tire where the camera is mounted, and then look for the action of the beads clustering at that light section of the tire.
@@dubmob151 Thinking about it, similar to what you suggest, an experiment could prove whether the beads indeed do have an effect by over weighting the wheel to make it out of balance, this way you should know exactly where the beads would cluster. Personally I have little faith in the product working and will stick to having my wheels balanced with tradional lead weights
@@joebloggs1317 there seem to be a lot of people that believe in it so it would be a good demonstration. As a simpler and less involved experiment, just tape on a 2 ounce (or whatever this can handle) weight to a wheel with these beads installed, and drive up to highway speeds; if there is no additional vibration noticeable, then that would prove it works empirically.
I don't understand why this works? Imbalances tend to run-away because mass and centrifugal force. For that reason, why would something else with mass (beads, liquid etc.) move away from the area being flung outward the most? I acknowledge these things work, just the explanation sounds flawed or incomplete to me. Every time I've spun or sloshed a container of loose material or liquid, it gathers outermost as possible, especially in an irregular container or anyplace further away, off-centre which also explains why the container becomes unstable and tries to get flung. Whatever other effects are at play, I'd like to understand.
Hello, thank you for the question! We would gladly be able to explain further. You are correct that centrifugal force is at play, however, centrifugal force is not a "real" force. This is because the beads, or any material for that matter, will fly outward and is observed as centrifugal force because the objects that are moving in a straight line continue to move in a straight line. This is where the second force comes into play that actually positions the product, and that is inertia. Inertia makes objects resistant to the force that would make the beads continuously move in a curve. So, as the heavy spots of the wheel and tire assembly rotate and they push and pull on the suspension, it creates vibration or what we know as a tire imbalance. With every rotation of the wheel the beads will shift and adjust their position to the area of least resistance. Once the product has settled in this state, it will not move or adjust its position unless this state is changed due to external forces, which could be a stone, mud or debris in the tire tread, or the wheel and tire experience a change that renders it to no longer be balanced. Thus creating a vibration or disturbance that then reactivates inertia, forcing the beads to readjust their positioning to accommodate for that.
Hi Greg, I am sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing. Does the vibration start at lower speeds and get worse with increased speed? or does start to vibrate around highway speeds and go away if you speed up or slow down? Also, how many miles have been driven since installation? There are a few possibilities that could be causing the vibrations, these questions will help us isolated the issue. Thank you.
@@martymccormick4816 They put two cameras in there on opposite sides, and it's not at all obvious where the imbalance is and where the beads should go.
I got Kanati trail hogs in 35/12.5/20. Have had them before and they're pretty good tires. My local shop only uses beads on 33"+ tires. They had to wait for beads but still mounted the tires. It rode pretty good for being having not been balanced. These tires have a fairly high rib every 3/4-1". After they added the beads it shakes so bad I had to get off the highway, I believe the beads are getting caught, they disagree and blame the tires, any thoughts?
Yo! I got Kanati Mud Hogs, 33's though. When I first got them balanced, HORRIBLE. Rode them a couple hundred miles & they were really good, loud but a smooth "ooooooo" not "owowowowowowowowowowow." I was watching this video because there were massive amounts of weight in the barrels. Upping to 35's & looking at these to hopefully not have to weigh up the wheels.
Hello, sorry for the long delay in response. It is possible that the ribs (chevrons) could be causing issues, however, the more likely cause is the amount of product used. Do you happen to know what quantity of beads they installed? Typically a 35x12.5R20 will take 12oz per tire for an All Terrain, 14oz per tire for a Mud Terrain tread. The other possibility is that the bags inside the tire may not have broken apart as of yet, or at least at the time you commented here.
what happens if I get a screw in my tire and need a patch? Do I have to buy beads again or will tire shops recover the beads or fix without losing the beads?
In most cases, you can remove the tire with the beads in place. The tech, or whoever is doing the repair can remove the beads and re-use them once the repair is complete. The product will not harm the tire repair or patch, so you can put them back in, or place new product in.
Very cool how these work. I'm using them on my work van, truck with oversize tires, and my motorcycle Back in the day, we used to use BBs to balance big offroad tires. Sounded funny hearing them hit the wheel on a panic stop
