I am researching the tools and supplies for static balancing at home a
15-inch typical SUV steel wheel and simply ask for advice from those who have been successful balancing steel wheels statically at home.Researching the process by watching all the youtube videos on how to use the bubble balancer, the process of determining where and how much weight seems to be as easy as using a traditional (offset) balance scale.
- Use the head of the HF wheel balancer to find a flat spot
- Put the head on the post and zero the inner bubble with 3 screws
- Remove all weights and debris from the tire/wheel assembly
- Place the tire/wheel assembly on the HF bubble balancer
- Determine balance weight by placing weights to level the bubble
- Mark the weight and position of the weight on the tire or wheel
- Divide the weight amount in half for each position on the wheel
- Clip half the weight on both sides of the rim at the desired position
- Put the best balanced wheels on front, and the worst in the trunk
- Test drive up to 80mph (if possible) & dynamic balance if it vibrates
My only question at the moment is which kinds of weights to buy. Googling, it seems "Perfect Equipment" sells a lot of the weight out there.
For example, here is a $17 50-piece set on Amazon: 3/4OZ P TYP WHLWT BX/50
O'Reilly seems to sell Perfect Equipment weights:
Since lead is not an option, there are only "steel" or "zinc". Which would you use? Why?
The choices in "types" seem to be:
- AW Series, Steel or Zinc, Coated
- FN Series, 5g Steel or Zinc, Coated
- IAW Series, 5g Steel or Zinc, Coated
- MCS Series, Steel or Zinc, Coated
- TZ Series, 0.25 Oz. Steel or Zinc, Coated
What type of weight is used for a Toyota SUV steel wheel?
To help you help me figure out which weight style (and sizes) to buy, here is a picture of the current (old) weight on the steel rim:
If it helps you to tell me the type of weights to buy (and sizes), here is a side view closeup of the one (old) weight on the front of the rim.
AW Series, Steel or Zinc, Coated FN Series, 5g Steel or Zinc, Coated IAW Series, 5g Steel or Zinc, Coated MCS Series, Steel or Zinc, Coated TZ Series, 0.25 Oz. Steel or Zinc, Coated