7 Wheel weights BLACK 12x5g I Stick-on-weights I Steel weights adhesive bars 60g I Demolition edge zinc plated & plastic coated I 0,42 kg wheel balance

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Wheel weights are used to correct and counteract those imbalances found when balancing tire assemblies. By applying the weights to the wheel in the appropriate location, the addition of the targeted added weight causes the wheel’s mass to be equally distributed around the axis of rotation. This ensures the wheel will rotate without vibration. Give us a call now on 01527 883 580 and we'll be happy to talk about what your requirement is and how we can help solve it! Adhesive Weight Application Understanding the nuances of each wheel weight material in the market can help your technicians perform a better balance every time.

Steel wheel weights are becoming an industry standard for health and safety. While they may be larger in size than lead weights, steel weights have the highest density of cost-effective alternatives with no known environmental or health issues. Lower density materials, such as zinc, produce longer weights, so much so that in higher weight increments, the center of gravity of these weights can be below the rim flange, resulting in weight chasing and balance accuracy issues. Wheel weights manufactured from higher density materials such as steel do not have this issue. Come to think of it, the spacers I'm going to use are light colored also. Could I paint/Plasti-Dip the outer, exposed edges (avoiding the inner/outer faces of course)? Traditionally many wheel weights were created from lead due to its low cost, ease of use and high density. However, due to environmental health reasons lead has become banned in many jurisdictions and steel and zinc are now the most popular options.

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Like lead wheel weights, zinc weights are cast and provide a more contoured appearance on the wheel. However, they are also less dense, making them larger on the wheel. In addition, they are harder to produce to tight weight tolerances and are currently under review for environmental impact. There are also no recycling programs available for zinc wheel weights. Steel Our Trax zinc wheel balance weights are designed to fit a wide range of steel wheels and ensure maximum retention. Zinc is a popular choice for many weight manufacturers because of its excellent corrosion resistance. Steel is also widely used as it can be easily recycled.

But, depending on where you live, you might not legally be allowed to sell, distribute or service a vehicle with lead wheel weights. According to the EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey, lead weights that fall off vehicles and are ground up on roadways can contaminate water sources. Lead is known to be highly toxic and has been linked to a variety of health hazards. Now everything “blends” in and sure, whenever I go get my wheels balanced in the future, I’ll have to do it again, but that’s ok with me as with COVID 19, very little driving happening anyway. When applying wheel weights to a wheel, the wheel must be clean, dry, free of solvents and oils and at a minimum temperature. Motion Pro recommends using a water based cleaner like Formula 409 to remove grease and dirt, and then wipe down the wheel with Isopropyl Alcohol to make sure of a clean and dry surface for application of the wheel weights. Lead wheel weights have been manufactured for decades and are known to be more malleable and denser than zinc and steel. With greater density, a lead weight allows technicians to install a smaller, yet heavier, weight. When selecting wheel weight options for your shop, it’s all about finding the right balance. Think about what material and application pairing will work best for your technicians, as well as your customers’ wheels. What are Wheel Weights?I took all my wheels off, throughly washed inside barrels and entire wheel. Blue taped around each weight, 1000 grit sandpaper each one carefully, wiped afterwards with denatured alcohol, then carefully painted by hand using the brush end. Let each coat dry for 1hr (was doing all wheels same time, so time actually flies), then clear coated afterwards. Today, the three most common types of wheel weights in use are made from lead, steel or zinc, and are offered in adhesive or clip-on forms. When deciding which one to use, state regulations, environmental factors, material cost and product fitment are a few factors that play a role. Lead I have a bunch of Plasti-Dip left over from a long ago project. Would that work? My assumption is that the minimal additional weigh from the Plasti-Dip wouldn't be enough to unbalance the wheel. Challenges I see with this route is somehow taping off the rest of the wheel to avoid overspray.