What did you do with your DII today?
#7902
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 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
#7903
Wheels
Thanks to everyone for the thoughts. I am thinking I will try another shop, see if I cant shed some weight.
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 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
#7904
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#7905
@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.
#7906
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#7907
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.
#7908
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 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