lead wheel wheights n clear coat wheels
02-14-2008, 02:12 PM
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lead wheel wheights n clear coat wheels anyone have any idea how to neutralize the lead wheight so it doesnt make the factory clear peel ?? i know i can just put em on the inside , i just got a new gmc sierra and i dont want it to happen to this one like my old one. i never really have good luck with truck wheel weights on the inside..thanks jeff
02-15-2008, 02:53 AM
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Best solution - don't use the rim weights, use the stick on weights on the inside only. The stick ons they make now have a much better adhesive than the old days and never fall off (in fact it's pretty damn hard too get the old adhesive residue off when changing the weights).
The stick ons have a fairly thick adhesive strip on the back so the lead never actually gets anywhere near to touching the wheel surface.
While it is true that you get best balancing when using rim weights, and on both inside and outside of rim - If the place balancing your tires knows what it's doing the stick ons used only on the inside are just fine. I take my TA up over 100mph frequently and there is nary a wobble....
The stick ons have a fairly thick adhesive strip on the back so the lead never actually gets anywhere near to touching the wheel surface.
While it is true that you get best balancing when using rim weights, and on both inside and outside of rim - If the place balancing your tires knows what it's doing the stick ons used only on the inside are just fine. I take my TA up over 100mph frequently and there is nary a wobble....
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My stick ons are actually at different locations inside the wheel, one on the inside towards the car, one towards the middle, and one towards the outside. They are all in a different location around the wheel and they are all very small weights and turned out perfect.
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Ah - ya caught me coppa! 
Actually, 'I plead the fifth', 'I do not recall', 'It wasn't me - it's not my writing-I wasn't here that day' and finally:
'If the glove don't fit - you must aquit'
Besides, I don't think your dog can run that fast
Actually, 'I plead the fifth', 'I do not recall', 'It wasn't me - it's not my writing-I wasn't here that day' and finally:
'If the glove don't fit - you must aquit'
Besides, I don't think your dog can run that fast
