wheel balance weights: where to find?

Lorenzo · Mar 2, 2012

dear All,
I have to do the alignment of the wheels of my Roadster and I would like to use the old original kind of balance weights Norton used at the times.. Actually I am having some difficulties in finding them: anyone could give me a suggestion on where to look? ThanX!

303 fmj · Mar 3, 2012

Try Old Britts---i think I got some from there last year or so.

maylar · Mar 3, 2012

I use these...
http://www.buchananspokes.net/categories/miscellaneous_tools.asp

DogT · Mar 3, 2012

Mine came with what looks like lead wire wrapped around the nipples and spokes. About 3mm dia.

Dave
69S

pete.v · Mar 3, 2012

I got these from local dealer but I think you could get them anywhere, car parts store, tire shops etc. 2 to 3 bucks a dozen.

I bent them a bit to match the curve of the rim where i needed them. A added a drop of ole JB to keep em there. This just seems to be a more (here we go) "Elegant" solution. At 7 gm or 1/4 oz each, I was able to get a finer balance.

bwolfie · Mar 3, 2012

More elegant solution, and reusable

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-GS-650-F650 ... 948wt_1163

northern750 · Mar 3, 2012

MikesXS has the type that crimp to the spokes for good prices...

pete.v · Mar 3, 2012

Elegant? I don't know about that. Extravagant? For sure!

bwolfie said:
More elegant solution, and reusable

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-GS-650-F650 ... 948wt_1163

comnoz · Mar 3, 2012

DogT said:
Mine came with what looks like lead wire wrapped around the nipples and spokes. About 3mm dia.

Dave
69S

That is what I generally use. Solid core solder. 1/8 inch. Jim

rvich · Mar 3, 2012

+1 on the solder. I couldn't bring myself to glue stuff to my rims!

Russ

DogT · Mar 3, 2012

I had 2 of these opposite the safety lug on the rear.

Dave
69S

wheel balance weights: where to find?

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