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Old 08-22-2001, 10:48 AM
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Default Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels?

Even though you can balance the wheel better with them on the outside and inside, it always leaves a hellaious scratch or mark on the wheel. I always have'm put all weights on the inside. If they don't its, time!
Old 08-22-2001, 11:29 AM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

That's where they put mine. He'd been there and done that before. They work fine and I notice no vibration.
Old 08-22-2001, 11:35 AM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (KF9WM's 87 coupe)

Used stick on weights on my new rims with them mounted slightly behind the front lip.

Old 08-22-2001, 11:50 AM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

On my 86, they put the weights on the inside........ From the looks of things, the previous owner probably had them put on the outside, but the specs say they should go on the inside lip of the rim....
Old 08-22-2001, 12:01 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

Inside, with a spin balance. Smooth as silk up to 130........ :D
Old 08-22-2001, 12:08 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (Husker Vette)

What specs? They go on whichever side of the rim the tire balancing machine says. When I was younger I never wanted outside weights because I thought they were ugly. But after years of having vibrating steering wheels, I'll take a small hit on the looks for precision balance anyday. In fact I hardly notice them anymore. It's one of those things you accept, like license plates, they're ugly but I wouldn't take them off either. Maybe they just all suck around here, but I have yet to find a tire man who can get all the vibration out with no outside weights, not even with the stick-ons behind the spokes. Oh you get lucky occasionally, but not very often.

Old 08-22-2001, 12:13 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (TJR)

Same here.. I'd much rather have the smooth ride over a small weight or two on the outside.
Old 08-22-2001, 12:47 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (two-tone86)

I guess your all right I was think'n about it yesterday that small vib coming from the right or left rear. But if they put a huge weight on the outside I think it would bother me, what can you say.......
Old 08-22-2001, 12:50 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

inside. no problems.
Old 08-22-2001, 12:54 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

Weights inside so far so good.
Old 08-22-2001, 12:56 PM
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Inside of course! :eek:
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

My weights are on the inside and I don't have any vibration. There is enough room behind the spokes on my ZR1 rims to put the weights near the outside edge if need be. The guy who balanced my tires, also hid all of the weights behind the spokes.
Old 08-22-2001, 01:15 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

I use the stick on weights that go on the centerline of the wheel.

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Old 08-22-2001, 01:54 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

Mine are on the inside also. I had a hard time getting a good balance job until I found a tire store that used a Road Force balancer. They actually apply force (to simulate the weight of the car) to the tire as it is spinning and then break the bead and rotate the tire on the rim to equal out the heavy spots on both. Lastly they balance them on a high speed balancer and this is by far the best balance job I have ever had, it was important to me since my car routinely sees high speeds. This machine has been discussed on here before and maybe someone else will give you the model # of the machine used...I can not remember. It is well worth the effort to seek one out though! Take care...Jeff
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (inverted99)

Inside, and out of sight!

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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (art91)

i got the sticky weights, hope the damn things stay on......
Old 08-22-2001, 08:49 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

do ya see them?? :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

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Old 08-22-2001, 09:02 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (Phil-tha-Rush)

Inside where they belong!

Smooth as silk up to at least 130.
Old 08-22-2001, 09:06 PM
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

I have chromes on my ZR-1, you betta believe they are INSIDE the wheel! :chevy
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Default Re: Where are the wheel-weights on your wheels? (DarkRose94)

Got the stick on weights with mine...That reminds me I need to have mine rebalanced tomorrow...Thanks for the reminder :yesnod:


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