Started a new job about 6 weeks ago witch has put me in closer connection with all types of racers... stubborn, opinionated, outspoken racers. Anyway here is one debate that has been circulating through the shop lately and I was just curious how you guys feel about this.
Driver "A" states. "Never balance drag tires":
.The extra weight (potentially several pounds depending on tire size and other variables) is just additional rotational mass.
.If there is a vibration it will only come in over 55mph and phase out around 75mph.
.Drag tire should not be driven on long enough to suffer any wear from out of balance issues.
.You don't want a weight coming off at speed and blowing a hole right through the top of your fender.
Driver "B" states. "Always balance drag tires":
.Even though they deform a properly balanced tire will maintain better contact.
.Weights installed on the inner rim surface (sticky weights) will be held against the wheel by centrifugal force which will hold them tight to the rim eliminating the chance of "throwing a weight".
.The harmonics of an out of balance tire will negate any benefit that the otherwise reduced/saved rotational mass could possibly have.
I can see points from both sides, what do you think?
