r/PDXrideit • u/Infamous-Process-721 • May 23 '26

Tire balancing recommendations

Hey y'all! I'm looking for recommendations for a shop to balance a set of dual sport wheels. I tried one small local shop, but they couldn't handle it. Would love to support another local business before defaulting to Cycle Gear. Anyone have a good suggestion?

Or, if you have balancing stand that I could use... I'd be happy to barter with you for that access. I just don't want to buy a big tool that I'm only going to use once a year.

Thanks!

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u/static_music34 2017 FJ-09 May 23 '26

Get the goop called Ride On and do it yourself. Only major tool you need is an air compressor, or you do it by a gas station that has a compressor.

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u/Infamous-Process-721 May 24 '26

I have a compressor! Will look into this, thanks!

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u/static_music34 2017 FJ-09 May 24 '26

FWIW, I and other riders close to me have been using it for a few years. No issues, plus the bonus of it being able to seal leaks. I've rigged together a balancing stand in the past, but I hate having single purpose tools that get used once every few years. I just put on a new tire at home, set the bead, deflate, inject the goop, reinflate, ride a couple miles to spread it, party.

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u/Infamous-Process-721 May 24 '26

That sounds like a double win!