FYI wheel weights

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Warren

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Got a head scratching moment after getting some wheels and tires balanced in California. Apparently the state has forbid the use of lead weights or at least that's what the guys said at the service installer.

How's this effect Tiger's well they take up lot's more room on the rim and in my case made it a P.I.T.A to clear the tie rod ends and the X-19 brakes in the rear. Did I say they are ugly and take up a lot more room where ever they are placed. I may have a driver car but I clean the insides of the wheels when I rotate tires.

The solution buy your own and take em to installer and if running 13''s be sure to think ahead.
 
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From WIKI

"Humans have been mining and using this heavy metal for thousands of years, poisoning themselves in the process. Although lead poisoning is one of the oldest known work and environmental hazards, the modern understanding of the small amount of lead necessary to cause harm did not come about until the latter half of the 20th century. No safe threshold for lead exposure has been discovered—that is, there is no known sufficiently small amount of lead that will not cause harm to the body."

So? California ... Not crazy on this one. Be careful handling lead!

Rick
 
Apparently... you're not alone :eek:

"... So far these states have banned the use of lead weights:
California, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Iowa, Wisconsin, New York, Rhode Island, Illinois, and Maryland. "


Mine didn't interfere on 14" wheels until I moved the rotor/caliper.steering arms outboard another 1/4" to help with the 'Ackerman' a few years back... just had to trim the corner a bit. I have no idea what they're made of in Canada :confused:
 
I'm always amazed you can still see people use lead sheet on roofs to seal broken tiles, buy it as tape for tennis rackets etc.. and you use it with bear hands 90% of the time... Bad O.H.S as you think... It'd only a few seconds contact.... :O
 
Warren said:
Got a head scratching moment after getting some wheels and tires balanced in California. Apparently the state has forbid the use of lead weights or at least that's what the guys said at the service installer.

How's this effect Tiger's well they take up lot's more room on the rim and in my case made it a P.I.T.A to clear the tie rod ends and the X-19 brakes in the rear. Did I say they are ugly and take up a lot more room where ever they are placed. I may have a driver car but I clean the insides of the wheels when I rotate tires.

The solution buy your own and take em to installer and if running 13''s be sure to think ahead.
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So what is the approved component for wheel balancing now? Solid copper like bullets?
-Kevin
 
Not finger licking good!

Okay did not mean to get into a political thing.

The steel weights were just big and ugly and stuck out so far. So I am loosely quoting a an engineer type that steel needs to be 1/3 larger for the same weight.

I'm not advocating or lamenting that I don't have leaded fuel. I'm only saying that next time I'll fetch my own weights to the installer bought online. Now I also realize that with a quick steer I can't get inside crimp on weights on the front.

I would not eat the home grown veggies under the eaves of anyone's home even if it was built after 1978, nor would I eat K.F.C. after handling my dive weights :rolleyes:
 
Sorry Warren. Didn't really try to be an ass... Just my way I guess! I was actually curious what was being used in place of lead. So if steel is now the thing, I will plan accordingly.
Cheers, -Kevin
 
I use DynaBeads to balance my tires and they work great. I have them in all my old cars.

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/

The way we do this is by offering a Dynamic Balancing Solution, a high-density ceramic bead that, when easily installed, continuously balances your tires as you drive. The amount of material will distribute itself in weight and position dependent on the balance requirements of the individual tire.

The result is a smooth, vibration-free ride, derived from our balancing media that is always repositioning itself as the tire wears. If you own a pickup truck, commercial truck, motorhome, RV, tractor trailer, motorcycle, or similar vehicle, and want to get rid of those wheel vibration and tire cupping problems, then you need to move up to Dyna Beads®!
 
dlyle said:
I use DynaBeads to balance my tires and they work great. I have them in all my old cars.

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/

The way we do this is by offering a Dynamic Balancing Solution, a high-density ceramic bead that, when easily installed, continuously balances your tires as you drive. The amount of material will distribute itself in weight and position dependent on the balance requirements of the individual tire.

The result is a smooth, vibration-free ride, derived from our balancing media that is always repositioning itself as the tire wears. If you own a pickup truck, commercial truck, motorhome, RV, tractor trailer, motorcycle, or similar vehicle, and want to get rid of those wheel vibration and tire cupping problems, then you need to move up to Dyna Beads®!
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The concern I have about the DynaBeads is that it might make the car sound like a Pachinko machine when you are at slow speed or make a panic stop!:O
-Kevin
 
Forrest39 said:
The concern I have about the DynaBeads is that it might make the car sound like a Pachinko machine when you are at slow speed or make a panic stop!:O
-Kevin
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Isn't that a good thing? Can't hear anything on mine.
 
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