ESCO Truck Tire Balancing Beads 10 oz — Case of 24 Ceramic Bags, Self-Balancing for Trucks & Heavy-Duty Tires

ESCO 20463C Truck Tire Balancing Beads are 24 single-use 10 oz bags of ceramic beads designed to self-balance truck and heavy-duty tires by automatically shifting to counteract imbalance while driving.

These pre-measured 10 oz bead bags from ESCO let you balance tires without external wheel weights or rebalancing after wear. The beads move inside the tire as it rotates, using centrifugal force to congregate where extra counterweight is needed. Each case includes 24 sealed inner bags, with one bag intended per tire for the tire sizes indicated on ESCO’s sizing chart. Installation is straightforward and reusable for future tires when collected and refilled.

How do these beads balance my tires while driving?

The ceramic beads flow freely inside the tire and redistribute themselves dynamically as the wheel turns. Centrifugal force causes the beads to migrate to the lighter, unbalanced portion of the tire, forming a counter-weight that reduces vibration. Because the beads are not fixed to the rim, they continually adapt to changes in tread wear and pressure.

• Thousands of ceramic beads form a shifting counterweight
• Self-adjusts with tire wear and pressure changes
• Works continuously while the vehicle is in motion

How do I install an ESCO bead bag in a truck tire?

Installation requires no special equipment: deflate the tire slightly, remove the valve core, insert the sealed 10 oz inner bag through the valve or during mounting, re-inflate and drive to distribute the beads. The inner bag is designed to be placed inside the tire; it will release beads or stay intact depending on mounting preference and your installer’s method.

• One 10 oz bag per tire (check ESCO chart for tire size recommendations)
• Insert via valve stem or during bead seating at mount
• Re-inflate and drive to let beads reposition and balance

What benefits can I expect from using ESCO balancing beads?

These beads help reduce vibration, promote even tread wear, and can improve ride smoothness by constantly counteracting imbalance. They are made from ceramic material, which is reusable and considered an environmentally friendlier alternative to lead weights. The beads are suitable for many vehicle types including trucks, trailers, RVs, and off-road machines.

• Reduces vibration caused by static and dynamic imbalance
• Helps extend tire life through even wear distribution
• Ceramic composition is reusable and non-toxic compared with lead weights

How do I pick the right bead amount for my tire size?

ESCO supplies an application chart that correlates tire size to the recommended number of 10 oz bags; for many truck tires one 10 oz bag is sufficient. If your tire size falls outside the chart or you run duals and heavy loads, consult the chart or a tire pro for exact quantities. Over- or under-filling can affect performance, so follow ESCO’s sizing guidance.

• Use ESCO’s tire-size application chart to choose bag count
• Most truck tires require one 10 oz bag per tire
• Adjust quantity for oversized tires, duals, or heavy-load applications

Who is this for: Fleet managers, truck owners, RV and trailer operators, and service shops that want an adjustable, maintenance-friendly balancing solution. ESCO 20463C is aimed at anyone seeking a reusable, ceramic-based balancing method to reduce vibration and improve tire wear without repeated wheel weighting. It’s particularly useful for vehicles that change loads or tire conditions frequently and for technicians who prefer a quick install during tire mounting.