Counteract Motorcycle Tire Balancing Beads

The wheels of any moving vehicle are subject to centrifugal force whose value directly depends on the wheel's mass, angular velocity, and radius. However, most wheel assemblies tend to be unbalanced, mainly due to the difference in mass throughout the circumference. Caused by unevenly spread material or minor deformations, this unbalance leads to vibrations, uneven and rapid tire wear, higher loads on the suspension, etc. The most popular way to balance a wheel is installing counterweights on the rim, but there is another, smarter method offered by Counteract.

This Canadian company uses small beads made of tempered glass, which are loaded inside the tire or tube via the valve opening or just while mounting the tire. As the wheel rotates, they are automatically distributed inside and provide perfect, trouble-free balancing; inertia makes them move to unbalanced places instantly, so no counterweights are needed. The quantity and size of these beads vary depending on tire dimensions, so the company carries different kits for motorcycles, cars, trucks, and some other vehicles. Typically, such a kit includes a bottle with beads, a small hose, and a valve. Besides, bike owners can acquire a tube with already loaded beads. If needed, they can be easily removed out of the tire and then used again.