NE1 know the correct method of balancing alloy wheels? Is it necessary to apply the weights on a particular side of the wheel? Are stick-on weights as good as clipped ones? Obviously I would prefer to have stick-ns applied to the underside of the actual wheel rim, but to be correctly balanced should weights be on the inside / outside edge? Would like to know the best method in order to choose a "garage" that will do it right, some say one thing.... others say another. TYIA.
balancing alloy wheels
Sep 15, 2003
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Stick em on the machine, and apply weights as necessary.
Yes, if that's where the "lightness" is.
Yes, providing they're stuck on properly.
Er, depends where they need to go ! They will usually be "behind" the spokes though, so you can't see em from the outside.
Any garage that uses stick-on weights will be fine. Just make it clear you don't want clip-ons.
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