Wheel Balance Weights

GENERAL INFORMATION
When static balancing, if more than 28 grams (1.0 ounce) are needed, the wheel balance weights should be split as equally as possible between the inboard and outboard flanges. Vehicles with factory aluminum wheels must be balanced using special polyester-coated clip-on wheel balance weights. These weights are designed to fit over the thicker inboard and outboard rim flanges of the aluminum wheel and should be installed with a nylon-coated hammer. Adhesive wheel balance weights are also available for aluminum wheels. Use the following procedure to install adhesive wheel balance weights.

ADHESIVE WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHT INSTALLATION
1. Clean wheel by sanding to bare aluminum where wheel balance weight is to be located.
2. Wipe wheel balance weight attachment area with mixture of half isopropyl alcohol and half water. Use clean cloth or paper towel for this operation.
3. Dry attachment area with hot air. Surface of wheel should be warm to touch.
4. Warm adhesive backing on wheel balance weights to room temperature.
5. Remove tape from back of weights. Do not touch adhesive surface.
6. Apply wheel balance weight and press on with hand pressure.
7. Secure wheel balance weight with a 70 to 110 N (16 to 25 pound) force applied with a roller.