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When I replaced my tires I wire brushed the rust from the inside of the rim(s) and sprayed the inside of the rim(s) with the same stuff I use to lube my chain (chain wax with rust inhibiters, made by Amsoil). I replaced the rubber bands on both rims, installed new tubes (never replace tires without replacing the tubes) and installed Dunlap tires. Balancing was not required and generally never is unless the tires were out of balance to begin with, or you lost your rim weights. New tires come from the factory balance. They are even marked for you to line them up to the valve stem opening, thus ensure they will be balanced once installed on the rim.

Tom