Non-Lead Steel Wheel Weight Option
Wegmann Automotive is introducing a new Perfect Equipment branded non-lead adhesive wheel weight, the Perfect Steel 200576FER. The Perfect Steel 200576FER is a low profile adhesive steel weight with 0.25 oz. segments that features a three-year proven powder coating for corrosion protection, according to Wegmann Automotive. Each box weighs 11 pounds and is available with
Minnesota Lead Wheel Weight Ban Becomes Law
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed the state’s lead and mercury wheel weights bill into law on May 16. The legislation was presented in March of this year to both the state’s Senate and House. The new law includes a ban on the installation, sale and distribution of lead and mercury based wheel balance weights and
Wheel Weight Law Awaits Governor’s Signature
Minnesota’s bill banning lead and mercury wheel balance weights has passed in both the state house and senate. It now awaits the signature of the state’s governor to become law. The bills, first presented in March, were presented last week for their final reading and were passed with minimal changes to the language. The Minnesota
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
Wegmann Launches Perfect Equipment Weights in Europe
Wegmann Automotive took the opportunity presented by the recent Autopromotec to launch its Perfect Equipment brand into European markets.
How to Balance a Tire/Wheel: Step-by-Step
This article on how to properly balance tire and wheel assemblies is the final 2012 installment in our series covering basic tasks performed in tire dealerships.
Hofmann Releases New Zinc Wheel Weight, Product Catalog
The new Type 380 color weight from Hofmann Power Weight is a 60-gram strip adhesive weight made using a premium zinc alloy in a special production process. The weight is then protected with a colored powder coating for permanent corrosion protection and high style, the maker added.
Hot Electric Car Carrying Zinc Weights
The fully electric Tesla Motors Model S will carry Hofmann Power Weight Type 361 adhesive wheel balance weights from Perfect Equipment.
Del-Nat, Perfect Equipment Ink Wheel Weight Supply Deal
As part of a newly formed agreement, Del-Nat Tire Corp. will serve as the exclusive supplier of Perfect Equipment wheel weights to Del-Nat’s network of dealers and distributors. Jim Mayfield, president of Del-Nat Tire, said the agreement was made in part because a growing number of the company’s dealers and distributors are proactively switching from
Perfect Equipment Expands Steel Wheel Weight Lineup
The company’s new P-value lineup of steel clip-on wheel weights features a 5-year corrosion resistance coating, an OE manufacturer-approved clip design and a lower cost per unit. The series is available in all eight standard clip styles with ounce increments from 0.25 oz. to 3 oz. and gram increments from 5g to 60g.