Can you balance wheels without weights?
Re: Balancing wheels and tires without weights. It’s also a solution to something that isn’t even a problem; normal tire balancing procedures and products work just fine. If you don’t like the look of tire weights that clamp onto the edge of your rims, get the ones that stick onto the inside barrel of the wheel.
Does it matter where wheel weights are placed?
Consumers do not want to see a wheel weight on the outside of the wheel. “The best placement would be at the extreme inside and outside of the wheel.” The farther apart the weights, the more “couple” force, or the side-to-side wobble of a rolling tire, can be counteracted.
Do all wheels need balancing weights?
All wheels, new or used, when installed on any rim, new or used, will require balancing and presumably some wheel weights to correct the imbalance.
What happens if you take wheel weights off?
Your tires will wear down prematurely when the wheel assembly isn’t balanced – and you may be in for some not-so-good vibrations. Even a quarter of an ounce of imbalance can put uneven pressure on the treads, causing uneven tread wear and excess heat that shorten the life of the tire.
Do all 4 tires need balance weights?
Neither the wheels or tires are perfectly balanced. Therefore wheel weights are required.
Do you only balance front tires?
ALL the tires should be balanced. Even as they wear, the balance can change. Also, if they are old, you should consider not running them.
How many wheel weights do I need?
While there is no industry standard, the general consensus of what is too much weight is when it takes more than 1% of the assembly weight to bring it into balance.
How big is the rear wheel on a C5 Corvette?
The C6 Z06 wheel design is very popular with Corvette owners. The Factory Reproduction wheel is designed to fit C5 Corvettes. This rear wheel measures 19 x 11 inches. Maher Chevrolet’s technician, James Ritchey, mounts a 325/30ZR-19 tire on a Factory Reproduction 11-inch rim.
Where can I get magnesium wheels for my C5R?
Currently you can also get Magnesium wheels aftermarket in Z06 sizes from OZ and BBS. OZ and BBS has a center lug wheel as used on the C5R’s. BBS has a an LM model that can be ordered in Magnesium (or Aluminum) as well as a 5 lug style.
When did the magnesium wheel come out for corvettes?
In 2000, a new standard wheel was fitted to all new domestic and export Corvettes. A limited supply of magnesium wheels was still available and offered at discounted prices until supplies were exhausted in 2001. The new wheel was a much more pleasing five-spoke design, and it was available in painted silver or a high-polish finish.
What kind of wheels did the Corvette Z06 have?
The Goodyear EMT run-flat tire was standard equipment on all 1997–2004 Corvettes, except the Z06. Gold magnesium wheels were fitted to 1997–1999 export Corvettes. The design was popular with owners, but they were easily damaged and expensive to replace.
