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Balancing Bead and Sealant Calculator
Find how many ounces of balancing beads each tire takes, from Counteract's charts, and work out how much sealant a job needs.
Balancing Beads: How Many Ounces?
Amounts come from Counteract's application charts. Pick the vehicle, then the size.
Vehicle
Truck class
Position
Tread
The first number in an ATV size: 26 in 26x9-12.
The first number: 120 in 120/70ZR17. Harley MT90B16 style sizes: MT = 130 mm.
Tires
Size not on the chart? Figure it by weight
Counteract bases its charts on one ounce of beads per 13 pounds of tire and wheel.
How Balancing Beads Work
Beads ride inside the tire. As it turns they spread out and settle where they offset the heavy spot, and they keep adjusting as the tire wears.
- Use the right amount. Too few won't balance the tire. Use the chart amount, or the weight rule for sizes not listed.
- Throw-in bags: open and discard the outer bag only, then drop the clear inner bag into the tire as you mount it.
- Keep beads off the bead seat of the tire and rim so they can't cause a leak.
- Valve: Counteract recommends its valve core and a metal valve cap to cut down on valve leaks. Counteract is TPMS compatible.
- Stock vehicles: the charts are for stock setups. On lifted or modified vehicles, check driveline angle, pressure, runout and tread first. Beads won't fix those.
Tire Sealant: Pail and Pump Math
Every sealant maker sets its own dose, and they differ a lot from brand to brand. For a 7.50-16, our Delta First 603R listing calls for about 1/2 gallon (64 oz). Read the dose for your tire size from the chart on your sealant pail, then enter it here.
| Sealant | Use | Seals up to | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Highway 451-64005 | On-highway tires; air or nitrogen; approved for TPMS | 1/2 in | -35°F to 270°F |
| Ascot OTR 451-64015 | Off-the-road construction, farm and industrial tires | 1/2 in | -4°F to 225°F |
| Delta First 603R | Large tires on heavy equipment; steel wheels only | 3/8 in | Protects to -10°F |
From our product listings. Check the alloy wheel maker's warranty before using sealant in alloy wheels.
Pumps and Sealants
Ascot 451-64005 Highway Tire Sealant, 5 Gallon Pail, -35°F to 270°F$184.72
Ascot 451-64015 OTR Tire Sealant, 5 Gallon Pail, -4°F to 225°F$156.22
Delta First Sealitup Premium Heavy Duty 603R Tire Sealant, 5 Gallon$153.15
Milton Zeeline ZE240 Tire Sealant Pail Pump, 1 Gallon per 16 Strokes$131.97
Contrarrestar CBB-IP-LG Bomba de Inyección - para usarse ÚNICAMENTE con Balines de Equilibrio$167.95
Balancing a fleet?
Case packs of beads and 5 gallon pails of sealant are in stock. Call 800-328-7400.
- Sources: Counteract Balancing Beads application charts (Light/Med/Heavy Truck, Off Road, Trailer Tires, ATV/UTV, Motorcycle) and application notes, counteractbalancing.com/applications; McGee Company (ECO Balance rule of thumb); Milton ZE240 and sealant specs from our product listings.