Working with Wheel Weights: Mistakes, Best Practices and Choosing the Right One
Wheel weights are an important component when adjusting the balance of a customer’s tires. But choosing the right ones can lead to faulty installation or misalignment.
Wheel Weight Update: Test the Waters for the Best Fit
Stocking wheel weights at your tire dealership is a no-brainer, but as the most inexpensive item installed on a new tire purchase, a dealer often overlooks his or her wheel weights options.
New Weights
Plombco Wheel Balancing Products was recently awarded a patent for its Plasteel product line. As the wheel weight market continues to shift toward non-lead wheel weights, Plasteel is the first steel core clip-on wheel weight encased in a plastic overmold, according to Plombco. Features include easy installation, corrosion and scratch resistance. Plombco Wheel Balancing Products
When (If) Lead Is Banned
The industry weighs in on wheel weight options and legislation.