Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 23:57:29 -0500
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
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From a rotational point yes, but tires also get a side to side imbalance and
dynamic balance machines try to cancel this out by placing weights on the
both sides.
Derek first question is mostly related to the CV-900 wheels. These can only
accept the stick on weights on the band just behind the spokes and alloy
type clip on weights should also be used on the inner wheel lip. The outer
lip will not accept weights. A number of balance machines have settings for
this weird requirement but many operators do not know to get this function
to operate.
I get the strips of 1/2 oz weights. A weight can always be cut if a 1/4
ounce is needed that weight is too small to matter.
Dennis
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Subject: Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
Isn't it also better to have the weight mass inboard instead of
outboard, from a rotational standpoint?
I'm reminded of a friend of mine back in the early 70's that rigged
up a standard timing light, a set of VW ignition points, and a high
induction motor used for spinning wheels that were already on the
vehicle(old school stuff) that he bought at an electrical motor
repair shop for $15(unclaimed repair bill). He rigged up a wheel
balancing setup with it and got so good at it that a local truck
dealer was having him balance out heretofor impossible vibrations
from their brand new trucks that the mega dollar machines couldn't
get rid of. He got bored with it after a while and went on to
something else. I think he taught the techs at the dealer how to do
it themselves.
DM&FS.At 01:22 PM 1/3/2011, Dylan Friedman wrote:
>I no longer use the clamp style weights and here's why......
>
>They mark up the face of new alloys.
>
>If used on the inside lip of the wheel they will hang up on many of
>the big brake kit calipers or touch the upright when certain
>aftermarket wheels are used with tight ETs.
>
>Glue type weights can be fixed anywhere you need on the wheel as
>long as it can be balanced.
>
>I have not had a single issue with glue type weights.
>
>Most automobiles in the upper price ranges use glue type weights for
>some of the same reasons.
>
>Dylan
>
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>From: Derek Drew <derekdrew@DEREKMAIL.COM>
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>Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:53:26
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>Reply-To: Derek Drew <derekdrew@DEREKMAIL.COM>
>Subject: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
>
>How does one go about selecting the best wheel weights of the
>stick-on variety?
>
>Do they make special ones for cold or hot weather so the glue sticks
better?
>
>Should you just buy by price?
>
>I noticed that there are many materials used, lead, steel, powder
>coated, etc. but haven't any line on how to shop for these things or
>pick the best ones.
>
>Also, I noticed many different weights of them.
>
>Does one need to load up on a range of weights for flexibility?
>
>What are some good suggested weights?
>
>
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