Tennessee Stores Swap Weights to Zinc
Dunlap & Kyle’s Gateway Tire & Service retail operations in Middle Tennessee have changed its wheel weight inventories over to zinc weights. Despite there being no state ban on lead weights, the 11 stores and associated wholesale business wanted a proactive solution, according to regional manager Garth Bouldin. “We know that it is only a
Wheel-Weight Hammer & Remover
The UWT1000HP Wheel-Weight Hammer & Remover with Heel Plate joins U.W.T. Inc.’s new line of wheel weight tools and accessories that the manufacturer said will remove 99% of all lead and non-lead wheel weights on all cars, medium and large trucks without struggling, scratching or pinching – even on tires with curb rubber.
California EPA Releases Wheel Weight Study Results
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances Control has released the findings of its "wheel weight assessment." According to Hennessy Industries, makers of Bada brand steel wheel weights, the study was "conducted to measure the environmental impacts of lead alternatives in the wake of a law passed in the 2009 California legislature that
Eight OEM Plants Adopt 3M Wheel Weight System
Eight automotive OEM assembly plants are now using the 3M Wheel Weight System – with more to come in 2012, according to the company. Lead-free 3M wheel weights also have gained status as the preferred wheel balancing system for two major racing teams in extreme-use applications; and 3M has established programs with multiple OEM ports,
Correction on Wheel Weight Story
Last week we posted a story concerning the official start of the state of New York’s ban on lead wheel weights. In the story we stated that Minnesota was among several other states that had instituted such a ban. In fact, the Minnesota ban only extends to government vehicles.
Product Spotlight: Tire and Wheel Balancers
Tire and wheel balancers continue to become more sophisticated. Many now incorporate onboard LCD touch screens with easy-to-understand graphics and step-by-step instructions to help even inexperienced tire technicians properly perform each procedure. unbalance detection. These sensors are extremely sensitive and offer superior long-term stability. LED rolling wheel indicators show weight positions as the wheel rolls
New Steel Weights Coming from Bada
Hennessy Industries’ Bada wheel weight division has launched three new styles of steel Tape-A-Weight products. In addition to Bada’s 7026FE styles of low-profile steel strip-and-roll products, the company now offers 7025-FET, 7025-FE and 7024-FE products. The 7025-FET steel Tape-A-Weight product is 25 Standard Profile with Tape-On-Top strips of quarter-ounce segments, 0.5×6-inches, 300 segments per box.
One Week Left to Register for Wheel Weight Webinar
There’s just one week left to register for a free webinar designed to help the industry transition from lead wheel weights to non-lead alternatives. The webinar, sponsored by Perfect Equipment and hosted by Tire Review, will start at 2 p.m. eastern Oct. 7. For registration and further information, visit tirereview.com/webinar. “Over the past few years
Wheel Weight Maker Hosts Free Webinar
Perfect Equipment is sponsoring a free webinar on Oct. 7 to help the industry transition from lead wheel weights to non-lead alternatives. The webinar, hosted by Tire Review, will start at 2 p.m. eastern and will be moderated by Tire Review editor Jim Smith. “Over the past few years an increasing number of states, retailers,
City Changing Out Lead Weights
City vehicles in Lexington, Ky., will soon be lead-free. Under a new initiative, the city will be replacing lead wheel weights on all of its vehicles – cars and trucks – with lead-free alternatives. It will be a rolling change-over, with weights being changed during each vehicle’s scheduled regular service.