So since I'm getting new wheels and tires I don't want thoes lead weights on the out side is there anything else I can do? Talon6 was talking about some kind of weigh that gose on the inside of the wheel? Any one know what i'm talking about?

 

they are the lead weights just like on the outside. they just get put on the inside only so it doesnt look like crap on your new wheel and doesnt damage it. thats what i ment. its called static balance.

and i think you know how i feel about balancing you tires. but i will say it again, you are crazy if you get new tires and donnt balance them. you will get out on the road and be like man i just got new tires and rims and why are they shaking. and if you can deal with the shaking in about 5k miles you will be like why is my tires wearing funny.

 

Dude I plan on shelling out to get them balanced (well I dont thats on mom and pop the bought the tires).

 

some of you guys need to chime in here. he is still not convinced to get his tires balanced.

 

Dude i'm getting them balanced!!!!!!!!!!! The question is about wheel weights.

 

In most cases, rims and tires can be balanced with standard weights by just putting the weight on the inside of the rim rather then the outside facing side of the rim. Just ask the shop to do it that way. Another option is balance beads. They are small beads that you put inside the tire. As the tire turns, if it is out of balance, the centrifugal force of the rotating tire causes the beads to distribute around in the tire to the points where weight is needed. This causes the tire to balance. I think they are expensive though, and it is tricky to determine how much to put in the tire.

 

balance beads. thats a new one on me. i have never heard of them.

 

You can also get peel & stick weights for balancing. They mount more in the center of the rim but on the back side. With lead wts on either lip they can get knocked off, when using the peel n stick not much chance unless your wheeling in the woods.

 

Yeah I think I saw them in the summit catalog while sitting on commode lol.

 

Yeah, we use those at work for people with cars like BMWs and stuff that dont even have enough of an outside lip to hammer a weight on. From what I've seen in my couple years doing tires, they stay on pretty good, as long as you spray a little brake cleaner and clean it real good before they go on.