Wheel Weights
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Melting Slicks
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Wheel Weights
I just bought a new set of chrome rims and I'm taking them to Goodyear tomorrow to have a set of GS-D3's put on themfor my 02 coupe. When I made the appointment by phone this afternoon the manager asked if I wanted to traditional wheel weights or the stick on type.
I've never had the stick on type on any previous cars and wanted to get some feedback on how well they hold up.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
I've never had the stick on type on any previous cars and wanted to get some feedback on how well they hold up.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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From: ROCHESTER NEW YORK
Stick Ons Have Worked Fine For Me And They May Be Your Only Option If Your Front Rim Width Is 91/2.the Standard Clip On Weight Will Hit On The Edge Of The Upper Arm In A Sharp Turn. Hope This Info Helps....regards.....jc
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Most chromes I've seen including the ones I had at one time had standard weights on the inside lip and tape weights as close as possible ( make sure they clear the calipers ) to the outside of the barrel.........
Make sure you spring a little extra for a road force balance...
Make sure you spring a little extra for a road force balance...
Last edited by mrm1149; Oct 25, 2005 at 06:04 AM. Reason: add info
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Road force balance
Originally Posted by mrm1149
Most chromes I've seen including the ones I had at one time had standard weights on the inside lip and tape weights as close as possible ( make sure they clear the calipers ) to the outside of the barrel.........
Make sure you spring a little extra for a road force balance...
Make sure you spring a little extra for a road force balance...
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Many of the goodyear stores have it. It is a Hunter system which is primo for balancing tires and wheels. Best thing to do is ask if they have it AND a tech who knows how to use it.
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Originally Posted by Tact
I think he means Road Force. 
) . . . in any event sounds like the thing to do so you get home safely and out for more cruizes!! 
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
I guess we're all correct. Hunter's phrase is coined Road force which the way I understand it put a Road Load of sorts on the tires. Also matches the tire to position on the wheel if necessary. A MUST for aftermarket wheels especially.............
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Originally Posted by mrm1149
Most chromes I've seen including the ones I had at one time had standard weights on the inside lip and tape weights as close as possible ( make sure they clear the calipers ) to the outside of the barrel.........
Make sure you spring a little extra for a road force balance...
Make sure you spring a little extra for a road force balance...
It was actually pretty sad dealing with this Goodyear dealership. I had a 2 pm "appointment" and I use that term very loosely, they didn't even begin to work on my car until after 5. Needless to say I was less then pleased, especially since I could have waited until 5 and had my GF give me a ride back to my house instead of walking the 3 miles. (I'll be 40 on Friday so I guess the exercise will do me good..lol)
I did at least get them to match the tire rack prices and cut me a 50% discount on the alignment so it wasn't all bad.
On the plus side, it was like driving a totally different car. Good bye runcraps. And the new rims look pretty darn good to boot.
Thanks for all the information and help you gave me.
Mike