The principle of balancing granules

Balance pellets are used to eliminate wheel imbalance in assembly. They are small balls made of a special material that move inside the tire as the vehicle moves.

The process of installing balance pellets is quite simple. They are simply poured into the tire cavity during wheel assembly, and sometimes they are even placed with packaging that breaks down over time and the pellets are distributed throughout the tire cavity.

As the vehicle moves, the pellets begin to move inside the tire and distribute in such a way as to balance the wheel. They fill voids and compensate for any imbalances caused by the uneven distribution of the tire mass and the disc. This allows the wheel to rotate more smoothly, improving driving comfort and stability, as well as reducing tire wear.

Balance pellets usually remain inside the tire for the entire lifespan of the tire and do not require any additional maintenance. If the tire needs to be replaced, the pellets can also be removed and installed in a new tire.

Balance pellets are used only in truck tires. The question arises, if they are so effective, why can't they be used in passenger car tires?

The answer is quite complex and consists of several parts.

Firstly, truck transport is characterized by long trips at a constant speed. The pellets are distributed only after a certain period of time, and with each stop, they settle down. Accordingly, in city conditions and constant stops at traffic lights, they are simply ineffective.

Secondly, they are not suitable and dangerous at high speeds in small wheels. With a sharp impact on a road irregularity, they also shift and the wheel becomes sharply unbalanced, which can lead to handling problems.