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Lots of balancing weights aren't an amateur mistake. Yes, a well made tire shouldn't require much in the way of balancing weights, but these weights have a valid engineering purpose. Remember that spinning wheels have vibrations in both axial and lateral planes. Weights are used inside and outside at different points around the wheel's circumference to prevent wobbles as the wheel spins. Putting weights only on the inside rim only prevents this by half of the magnitude. There are videos on YouTube that go into the technical details, some designed to train technicians in how to use balancing equipment in tire shops.
I think the weights are only so noticeable because they contrast so strongly from the newly powder coated black wheels. Why not just paint the weights black with a black touch-up paint pen? Make them darker, and they'll cease to catch the eye.
Thanks to everyone for the thoughts. I am thinking I will try another shop, see if I cant shed some weight.
Originally Posted by skucera
Lots of balancing weights aren't an amateur mistake. Yes, a well made tire shouldn't require much in the way of balancing weights, but these weights have a valid engineering purpose. Remember that spinning wheels have vibrations in both axial and lateral planes. Weights are used inside and outside at different points around the wheel's circumference to prevent wobbles as the wheel spins. Putting weights only on the inside rim only prevents this by half of the magnitude. There are videos on YouTube that go into the technical details, some designed to train technicians in how to use balancing equipment in tire shops.
I think the weights are only so noticeable because they contrast so strongly from the newly powder coated black wheels. Why not just paint the weights black with a black touch-up paint pen? Make them darker, and they'll cease to catch the eye.
@redrover75 I agree with @skucera . If it rides great and they don't vibrate I would paint them instead of having the wheels re balanced. Most wheels have some weights on the outside but silver weights on silver wheels are not as visible.
Five new meats on the wife's Dll. Cooper Evolution Winter - 265/60R18. Bit taller and a smidgen wider, has a nice responsive feel for the road and very quiet. Bring on the snow!
Got the wheels powder coated, I think they came out pretty well. The shop, Boneheadz did a really nice job, turned them in a few days. New 265-75-16 tires, a slight bit of rubbing on the right front, need to sort that out. But i think they fill the arches well. A question for the board, there is a large quantity of balancing weights on the wheels, is that normal or acceptable? Should I go back to have them re-done? They drive amazingly well, quiet, smooth.
Lots of balancing weights aren't an amateur mistake. Yes, a well made tire shouldn't require much in the way of balancing weights, but these weights have a valid engineering purpose. Remember that spinning wheels have vibrations in both axial and lateral planes. Weights are used inside and outside at different points around the wheel's circumference to prevent wobbles as the wheel spins. Putting weights only on the inside rim only prevents this by half of the magnitude. There are videos on YouTube that go into the technical details, some designed to train technicians in how to use balancing equipment in tire shops.
I think the weights are only so noticeable because they contrast so strongly from the newly powder coated black wheels. Why not just paint the weights black with a black touch-up paint pen? Make them darker, and they'll cease to catch the eye.
Good luck,
Scott
I agree with this. A couple times through mud, rain, and snow and those sticky weights will start to disappear. Paint the weights black.
I still had my air box out since I installed the DRL resistor so I sealed up the small 6mm square opening at bottom of it. Simple task but I’ve wanting to do this for years to keep out water and debris when wading.
