…OE wheel manufacturers mark the wheel's "low point." This helps the vehicle manufacturer match mount combinations that maximize new car ride quality while reducing the amount of balancing weight. Today, many vehicle manufacturers specify the use of a temporary tag applied to tires and wheels that…
…stick-on weight can be more precisely located and give a 3-dimensional balance a bit more precision. With more advanced road force balancers, placement can be more precise as well. Rim clamp weights risk damaging the bead and can cause leaks. Not to mention they damage your standard alloy wheel by…
…Wheel Weights Can Affect Your Vehicle's Show...& Go! The Custom Assembly of O.Z. 3-Piece Wheels The Right Fit is More Than Just Diameter Tire & Wheel Owner's Manual Tire & Wheel Package Ride Quality Confirmation Tire / Rim Protectors What is Quality? What is an Alloy Wheel? Wheel Construction Wheel…
…balance weights protrude further out than the center of the drum, verify that the wheel seats on the hub are not against the drum's outer flange or balance weights. If you have any questions, contact your sales specialist or Tire Rack's customer service department. Step 4: Check the fit of the wheel…
…from racing wheels, their form follows function. This means that their basic design helps the engineer balance style, strength and weight. On the other hand, there are also fashion wheels which, like clothing, tend to change their look with the seasons. And with many of the fashion wheel designs,…
…balance weights protrude further out than the center of the drum, verify that the wheel seats on the hub are not against the drum's outer flange or balance weights. If you have any questions, contact your sales specialist or Tire Rack's customer service department. Step 4: Check the fit of the wheel…
…of wheels can give your car the desired style you are looking for. Adding a personal touch not only increases the look of the vehicle, but can also enhance it as well. Many, but not all, aftermarket wheels have reduced weight vs. their O.E. counterparts. The initial advantage is in unsprung weight…
…ounces 15 weights (3.75 ounces total) is very reasonable given the total weight of the wheel and tire in this example. How will you know that your wheels and tires are properly balanced? No worries, when wheels and tires are purchased from Tire Rack together as a package, we mount and balance the…
…of one percent. So, if the tire and wheel combination isn't balanced with add-on weights, being off even an ounce or two can cause vibration at highway speeds. Heavier tire and wheel combinations, especially those used on light trucks, require more weights to maintain the same low percentage of…
…Force balancing. This advanced balancing spins the tire against a roller to account for any variation in stiffness of the tire's sidewall. It's common for there to be a stiff spot in the sidewall, which can cause a ride disturbance even if a wheel and tire are perfectly balanced for weight.…
…& Wheel Packages (race, snow, street)* All necessary hardware (lugs, center caps, centering rings, etc.) is included at no charge with most wheels Professional Mount & Balance* Free scratchless mounting* Free hidden weight balancing on alloy wheels* Free Hunter Road Force™ balancing…
…of one percent. So, if the tire and wheel combination isn't balanced with add-on weights, being off even an ounce or two can cause vibration at highway speeds. Heavier tire and wheel combinations, especially those used on light trucks, require more weights to maintain the same low percentage of…
…including reduced weight compared to steel wheels that result in improved acceleration and braking. Added strength and increased brake cooling are advantages, as well. And, when you add tires and create a Tire and Wheel package, your package is precision mounted and balanced at no charge and…
…overall weight 10-15%. Check out the different color options available and see if these Wheels will fit your car. Like the way they look? We can make it a tire and wheel package by mounting and balancing them at no charge prior to shipping out. Pick out your peformance tires and wheel at Tire Rack…
…work in your own garage. With the purchase of a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package, you will receive the following at no additional charge: * Free scratchless mounting * Free Hunter Road Force balancing using non-lead weights * All necessary hardware (lugs, center caps, centering lugs, etc.) per…
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