ScooterTrash

Does any one know where you can get small stick on weight's to balance the tire's?

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trinity made stick on lead tape at one time or u could check the local sporting goods shop i have seen lead tape for tennis rackets also

J_D

just use anything just make sure it has some mass [8D]

although you'll lose ur balance the second u go offroad and it fil with dirt. but hey, its up to you

lt250dave

you should be able to get stick on wheel weights from any tire retailer, just make sure the wheel is very clean when you balance it and then cover the weight with a piece of duct tape so it doesnt fly off. The weights are normally 1/4 oz each but you could cut the in half or quarters with a dremel tool, you could even cut up a piece of 1 cent coin and tape it to the inside of the rim or use a bit of CA glue to hold it

KamikazeParanoia

i must be missing something but why would you want to weigh down your wheels? :s

isnt that illegal?

J_D

i'm sure he'll get arrested for that..... hehe

KamikazeParanoia

doesnt it like belong to the mint or something?

haha i wont tell [:-]

ScooterTrash

[8D] I want to add weight ( Probably only a gram or so ) 1 gram = .001 kilogram. If I put my MT Bigfoot on a stand & roll the tire it has a heavy spot so if I balance the wheel's, & it should run smoother[sm=thumbup.gif] & maybe a little faster.[sm=lol.gif]

radio_controlled_mad

once the wheels are caked in mud & dirt not much use for the small weights

ScooterTrash

Work's great on run way's![sm=thumbup.gif] & non durt track's!

lt250dave

Dont call the US mint just yet, i DIDN'T say cut up a penny, i just said a one cent coin. Where you get your currency is your business .

ElectronJunk

I used a good double sided 3M foam tape and took some of my cheap fishing weights. I smashed the weights with a hammer to the shape I wanted, trimed them up with some wire cutters and stuck them on.
To figure out how much weight to add I used modeling clay to determine the proper spot and weight. I then weighed the clay with a postal scale and made the lead weights accordingly.
I used this method when I put the 23mm pro-line wheels and moab tires on my Fire-hammer. I ran in dirt, rock, grass, and never had a problem with them falling off or causing any other problems for that matter. They stayed balanced after the initial install.
Makes the buggy handle better, and dramatically reduced vibrations.
Electronjunk

ScooterTrash

[sm=thumbup.gif] Thanks alot ElectronJunk, I sure do appreciate your input![sm=sunsmiley.gif]

Timmahh

HG. go to a golfing store, get some golfers tape, its a led tape with adheasive backing, and the adheasive is strong... just what you need.
if it were a spa, youd get a happy ending before leaveing..lmao
Timmahh

frumpy

As some one in another thread has said,What do these pics have to do with wheel weights[:@][sm=confused.gif]

ScooterTrash

[>:] Nothing, I just think it is a cool engine! I am a machinist & thinking of all the precision work, it take's to make one! PS: If you don't like it, don't look at it!

frumpy

[sm=punching.gif] salt

jll4117

I can supply that stik-on wheel weight