Counteract 4 ounce - 113g - 7-16-304
- Counteract Balancing Beads. Overall method of balancing tires.
Counteract Wheel Balancing Beads 4 oz / 113 g
Dynamic balancing system | Work for the full life of the tire | Lead-free | Sold per piece
Counteract balancing beads, in a 4 oz (113 g) package, are a dynamic wheel balancing system placed directly inside the tire. Unlike traditional weights clamped to the outside of the rim, the beads move freely inside the tire and automatically settle wherever balancing is needed at any given moment.
What Counteract beads are for
While the vehicle is moving, centrifugal force spreads the beads evenly around the tire's inner surface, and electrostatic attraction holds them in their working position until an imbalance appears that calls for correction. When the tread wears unevenly, or mud or other debris sticks to the tire and shifts its mass distribution, the beads automatically redistribute to compensate for the resulting imbalance — something fixed, clamped-on weights can't do without being readjusted. A single installation of the beads lasts for the full service life of the tire.
Product features
Don't clump together inside the tire.
Don't react with steel, aluminium, or rubber.
Won't clog the valve or contaminate the tire's interior.
Don't damage the tire's butyl liner.
Benefits of use
- According to the manufacturer, more even and slower tread wear can extend tire life by up to 30%
- Used across all wheels of a tractor unit and trailer, they reduce rolling resistance, which the manufacturer links to a few-percent reduction in fuel consumption
- A single installation lasts for the full service life of the tire, with no later readjustment needed
- Reduced vibration contributes to ride comfort and lower mechanical wear on the vehicle
- Lower rolling resistance is also associated with reduced tire noise
- Contain no lead, unlike traditional balancing weights
Technical data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product code | 7-16-304 |
| Brand | Counteract |
| Type | Dynamic wheel balancing beads |
| Package weight | 4 oz (113 g) |
| Working principle | Centrifugal force + electrostatic adhesion |
| Lead content | None |
| Sold as | 1 piece (package) |
Applications
- Balancing passenger and delivery vehicle wheels
- Balancing tractor unit and trailer wheels
- Vehicles operating in conditions prone to mud or debris build-up on the tread
- Replacement or supplement for traditional lead balancing weights
Counteract bead weight range
This is the smallest package in a range available in eight weights, from 113 g (4 oz) to 454 g (16 oz), selected according to the sizing chart for tire dimensions and load.
Frequently asked questions
How does bead balancing differ from traditional weights?
Weights clamped to the rim balance the wheel at one fixed point and lose effectiveness as the tire's mass distribution changes, for example with uneven tread wear. Beads move freely inside the tire and automatically adjust their position to the current imbalance for the tire's entire service life.
How many beads are needed to balance one wheel?
That depends on tire size and load — exact figures are in the sizing chart available for download on our website. This listing, 4 oz (113 g), is the smallest package in a range of eight available weights.
Do the beads need replacing with every tire change?
The beads are placed inside the tire when it's mounted and work for its entire service life, with no replacement or adjustment needed in between — but when the tire itself is replaced, a new set of beads is placed inside the new tire.
Are the beads safe for the inside of the tire?
Yes, they have no sharp edges, so they don't damage the tire's butyl liner, and their composition doesn't react with steel, aluminium, rubber, or the chemical substances typically present inside a tire.