Magnesium rims - weights
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Racer
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Magnesium rims - weights
I am a psydo-newbie, so go easy on me on this one.
My wheel weights on my magnesium rims are on the outside of the rim.
Several people (including shops that have worked on the car) say they should be on the inside of the rim and someone screwed up by putting them on the outside.
Any insight?
My wheel weights on my magnesium rims are on the outside of the rim.
Several people (including shops that have worked on the car) say they should be on the inside of the rim and someone screwed up by putting them on the outside.
Any insight?
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Racer
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From: Phoenix AZ
i am taking it into the dealership inthe AM, any other responses would be appreciated.
(...trip to the dealer is not for the rims, rear differential is leaking big time. Understand there is a TSB out on it).
(...trip to the dealer is not for the rims, rear differential is leaking big time. Understand there is a TSB out on it).
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the main reason not to put the weights on the outside is because it can potentially damage the finish. another reason is improperly installed weights can cause a tire to leak. the recommended way is using adhesive backed weights but i've run into a problem with those in how close the caliper runs to the inside of the wheel. i haven't torn mine off yet but i've got pretty nice grooves cut through the weights.
external clip-on style weights have been in use for decades before 'delecate' aluminum or alloy rims became common.
external clip-on style weights have been in use for decades before 'delecate' aluminum or alloy rims became common.
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Better balance on the outside, better looking on the inside. If they are already there, and you take them off, you may have to repaint them. If you are willing to do that, I would take them off.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by 35thAnivSS
I am a psydo-newbie, so go easy on me on this one.
My wheel weights on my magnesium rims are on the outside of the rim.
Several people (including shops that have worked on the car) say they should be on the inside of the rim and someone screwed up by putting them on the outside.
Any insight?
My wheel weights on my magnesium rims are on the outside of the rim.
Several people (including shops that have worked on the car) say they should be on the inside of the rim and someone screwed up by putting them on the outside.
Any insight?
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Originally Posted by VetteSiNz
Not really, I have an 04 Coupe with Magnesium rims and the wheel weights are on the outside. It came from the factory the way it is. Wheel weights are also the same color as the wheel itself.
My 01 Vert came this way.
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Originally Posted by Vette346
Anyone know the weight of the mag wheels versus the standard ones?
Drifting
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Originally Posted by clutchdust
external clip-on style weights have been in use for decades before 'delecate' aluminum or alloy rims became common.
Abby Normal
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ls1rat, i was assuming that the external clip-on type is what he's referring to. what other kind could he have on the outside of his wheel? you never know what kind of bubba might have done the balance last time if your not the original owner.
Drifting
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From: UNDER THE HOOD
Originally Posted by clutchdust
ls1rat, i was assuming that the external clip-on type is what he's referring to. what other kind could he have on the outside of his wheel? you never know what kind of bubba might have done the balance last time if your not the original owner.
Seriously though, clip-on weights won't work.
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From: UNDER THE HOOD
Originally Posted by Pewtavert
Weights are on the outside. Factory wouldn't sell painted weights to match if they were intended to go on the inside.
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Our 00' came with factory mag rims and painted stick on weight outside & inside. The 17" rims will be tough to move the stick ons just behind the spokes.They will hit the caliper. I went with 18" on all 4 295/35/18 rear and 275/35/18 front......stick-ons just inside the spokes and near the outside edge. I paint them with touch-up paint and no issues with weights hitting the calipers!
Notice weight locations on pics!
Notice weight locations on pics!
