When applying wheel weights to a wheel, the wheel must be clean, dry, free of solvents and oils and at a minimum temperature. Motion Pro recommends using a water based cleaner like Formula 409 to remove grease and dirt, and then wipe down the wheel with Isopropyl Alcohol to make sure of a clean and dry surface for application of the wheel weights. Wheel weights help to keep both your tyre and wheel balanced. They’re designed to last the life of the tyre, but sometimes need to be replaced during repairs. Two wheel weights are needed to effectively keep your tyres balanced – our weights come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your vehicle.

We supply a range of weights to suit all wheels and tyres. When wheels rotate they can often hop or wobble due to the asymmetries of mass. As well as causing ride disturbances, this can cause your steering wheel and/or entire vehicle to wobble. The suspension is also affected and speed increases, making your vehicle unsafe to drive. Lead wheel weights have been manufactured for decades and are known to be more malleable and denser than zinc and steel. With greater density, a lead weight allows technicians to install a smaller, yet heavier, weight. Wheel weights are used to correct and counteract those imbalances found when balancing tire assemblies. By applying the weights to the wheel in the appropriate location, the addition of the targeted added weight causes the wheel’s mass to be equally distributed around the axis of rotation. This ensures the wheel will rotate without vibration. When selecting wheel weight options for your shop, it’s all about finding the right balance. Think about what material and application pairing will work best for your technicians, as well as your customers’ wheels. What are Wheel Weights?Our alloy wheel weights have been approved by top brands such as Volvo and Renault. These universal weights are designed to fit alloy wheels on nearly all European cars. Our alloy weights are also lead free. Our Trax zinc wheel balance weights are designed to fit a wide range of steel wheels and ensure maximum retention. Zinc is a popular choice for many weight manufacturers because of its excellent corrosion resistance. Steel is also widely used as it can be easily recycled. Give us a call now on 01527 883 580 and we'll be happy to talk about what your requirement is and how we can help solve it! Adhesive Weight Application Like lead wheel weights, zinc weights are cast and provide a more contoured appearance on the wheel. However, they are also less dense, making them larger on the wheel. In addition, they are harder to produce to tight weight tolerances and are currently under review for environmental impact. There are also no recycling programs available for zinc wheel weights. Steel

Now everything “blends” in and sure, whenever I go get my wheels balanced in the future, I’ll have to do it again, but that’s ok with me as with COVID 19, very little driving happening anyway. Understanding the nuances of each wheel weight material in the market can help your technicians perform a better balance every time. Come to think of it, the spacers I'm going to use are light colored also. Could I paint/Plasti-Dip the outer, exposed edges (avoiding the inner/outer faces of course)? But, depending on where you live, you might not legally be allowed to sell, distribute or service a vehicle with lead wheel weights. According to the EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey, lead weights that fall off vehicles and are ground up on roadways can contaminate water sources. Lead is known to be highly toxic and has been linked to a variety of health hazards. I have a bunch of Plasti-Dip left over from a long ago project. Would that work? My assumption is that the minimal additional weigh from the Plasti-Dip wouldn't be enough to unbalance the wheel. Challenges I see with this route is somehow taping off the rest of the wheel to avoid overspray.

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Traditionally many wheel weights were created from lead due to its low cost, ease of use and high density. However, due to environmental health reasons lead has become banned in many jurisdictions and steel and zinc are now the most popular options. Environmental friendliness, recyclability, and the impact of current state practices and future regulatory concerns. Today, the three most common types of wheel weights in use are made from lead, steel or zinc, and are offered in adhesive or clip-on forms. When deciding which one to use, state regulations, environmental factors, material cost and product fitment are a few factors that play a role. Lead Steel wheel weights are becoming an industry standard for health and safety. While they may be larger in size than lead weights, steel weights have the highest density of cost-effective alternatives with no known environmental or health issues. Lower density materials, such as zinc, produce longer weights, so much so that in higher weight increments, the center of gravity of these weights can be below the rim flange, resulting in weight chasing and balance accuracy issues. Wheel weights manufactured from higher density materials such as steel do not have this issue.