In this episode of Wheel-End Wisdom, we hear firsthand stories from experienced industry professionals who’ve spent decades working in tire and wheel-end service. They share what they’ve seen over the years — from golf balls to traditional glass-bead balancing to the real-world challenges that surface at retread and disposal time.

The conversation takes a serious turn as our guests recount personal slip-and-fall incidents caused by loose glass beads on shop floors, breaking down exactly how these materials can create dangerous working conditions for technicians. We explore how internal balancing products impact cleanup, labor time, and safety when tires reach end-of-life or are prepped for retreading.

Finally, we compare those experiences to EQUAL FLEXX, discussing why its adaptive, soft-compound formula offers a safer alternative to traditional balancing beads — with less mess, easier disposal, and reduced slip hazards in busy shop environments.