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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Question Best place for mounting & Balancing

Who might be the best place for mounting and Balancing large diameter (19"), wide tires on expensive wheels in the Middle to southern part of the Puget Sound metro area?

And I mean if I already own the wheels and the tires.

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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Tight N Tidy racing is a brilliant little shop ran out of their home in the Renton area. Personalized service, they know what they're up to, and care about their work.

http://www.tightntidyracing.com/
 
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Byron at Tru Line in Bellevue, or all the guys at Motoring Unlimited in Issaquah. Either way you won't go wrong.
 
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Thanks Guys,

I will contact them to make sure they are OK with a 19"x13" and 345R35 tire. Many aren't.

Ironically, Tightntidy is in the same neighborhood as an engine builder I used in a previous lifetime (before I assembled my own) called Ewing's engine service. I think he moved on tho.
 
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Thanks Guys,

I will contact them to make sure they are OK with a 19"x13" and 345R35 tire. Many aren't.

Ironically, Tightntidy is in the same neighborhood as an engine builder I used in a previous lifetime (before I assembled my own) called Ewing's engine service. I think he moved on tho.
MU can do 19x12 GT2 wheels so I assume they can do 19x13 as well.
 
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Looks like I got 3 good referrals.

Some of my Ford GT Brethren insist on road force balancing. I do that on my F-350 with extra large tires, never tried it on a sports car tire.

Anyone else try it?
 
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Most reputable shop will use the Hunter Road Force machine for balancing, which can help minimize the amount of weights needed to balance out.
 
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That is great to know. Thanks for the name of the instrument.

I don't think all 3 shops have those so that could be the "decider".
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That is great to know. Thanks for the name of the instrument.

I don't think all 3 shops have those so that could be the "decider".
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The other one that you can try is Group 2 Motorsports. I have had great experience with them as well. They have the Hunter Road Force machine as well.
 
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Originally Posted by Rahtok
Tight N Tidy racing is a brilliant little shop ran out of their home in the Renton area. Personalized service, they know what they're up to, and care about their work.

http://www.tightntidyracing.com/
I 2nd this recommendation. They're awesome.
 
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^I 3rd it, they're putting on my winter tires on Monday
 
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^I 3rd it, they're putting on my winter tires on Monday
+4. Have used them many times with great results.
 
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