Balancing on inside only ?
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Melting Slicks
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Balancing on inside only ?
I think I just figured it out. On my 1969, with rings and center caps... you have to balance the rims with weights on inside only, but rings must be on correct ?
And one should not mix the rings up once balanced...
Am I right ?
And one should not mix the rings up once balanced...
Am I right ?
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I don't believe that's the way it was traditionally done. My car has the clip-on "lead" weights on the rim edge with the stock trim rings fitting over them. I suppose you may get a better balance if the rings are attached but it my not make much difference in real life.
Racer
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From: Henry county ohio
No, the weights can be placed on the inside or outside as required BUT, the tire guy needs to place the weights where they won't interfere with the clips that hold the beauty ring on. The clips are spaced 90* apart.
Jeff
If you have aluminum rims, it is common practice to use sticky weights on the inside diameter of the rim itself, as close to the centerline as possible.
Jeff
If you have aluminum rims, it is common practice to use sticky weights on the inside diameter of the rim itself, as close to the centerline as possible.
Last edited by jeffwebley; May 17, 2020 at 03:23 PM. Reason: Clarification
Melting Slicks
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From: Laporte, IN
Originally from the factory weights were added to the inside of the rim only. Trim rings the clips started at the valve stem then every 90deg and PO1 and 2's were individual balanced.
Last edited by PJO; May 18, 2020 at 04:57 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Laporte, IN
Yes that is what I was saying. As P01 or 2 wheel covers had to be factory balanced separate from the rim and tire. Special clips were used to balance the wheel cover. If you are restoring these covers they need to reassemble with all the parts in their original location. Or you run the risk of a out of balance situation that may not be able to re-balanced.