For those that mount and balance your own tires, where are you buying the stick-on weights from?
I used to get them from Patchboy by the box (like 10 lbs each), but it appears that most suppliers have switched to the steel (instead of lead) and they are low profile, which in turn makes them wider. On some wheels it doesn't matter, but others with a narrow lip, they end up hanging off and not really fitting.
So I am looking for some narrow (don't care if they are lead or steel) weights in large quantities. I don't want to buy them 1 or 5 strips at a time if I can help it since I change about 75-100 tires a year.
That is exactly what I had an issue with this week.......narrow HD wheel. What do you use on those?
In the past I have only bought the silver ones, then take a few rolls and shoot them with some black spray paint. I may need to just buy some that are already black and give them a try.
I have about 5 pounds I don't need. pay shipping. I can get you exact weight if needed.
Thanks for the offer! Wonder how much shipping from Hawaii would be though? My zip is 30605. Also, can you snap a pic of them for me? Thanks
Check out http://www.nomartirechanger.com/the black ones look like they are what you're after. They also sell the angled valve stems for $5!
Might have to pick up some of those and only use them on the narrow lipped wheels.
If you have a hobby store nearby, they will have packs of stick-on lead weights (Dubro, or similar). The model airplane guys use them to balance their planes. I still use some left over from my modelling days.
That is exactly what I had an issue with this week.......narrow HD wheel. What do you use on those?
In the past I have only bought the silver ones, then take a few rolls and shoot them with some black spray paint. I may need to just buy some that are already black and give them a try.
I have lead weights which I don't use often... I treat them like gold.
When times get tough, I also have a bucket of weights which I have pulled off of bikes.
I may have to start using them.
I also have hundreds of OEM weights which I have pulled off first tire change bikes.
Occasionally, I get some guys who what the OEM back on.
I try and try to explain that they scratch the paint off of the wheels, but it is like talking to a wall.
I think you should take the offer for the HI weights.
nevermind, went to take a picture and have about 1-2 pounds left only. I told my friend 3 years ago he could use them when he needed them. I guess time took its toll.
nevermind, went to take a picture and have about 1-2 pounds left only. I told my friend 3 years ago he could use them when he needed them. I guess time took its toll.
sorry
No problem. Thanks for the offer. If you decide to let what you have left go, just let me know.
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