Originally Posted by Az B
So why are motorcycle tires balanced?
I had a pretty badly unbalanced motorcycle tire that would hop terribly at 90+ mph (on a racetrack).
I've never gone anywhere near 90 mph on a bicycle and I've never bothered balancing the wheels.
Az
Motorcycle tires are significantly heavier than bicycle tires and may have more of an imbalance. Of course, at 90 mph, even a little imbalance can spoil your afternoon.