by GreenHilux Guy on Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:29 +0000
Cam,
I had this chat with the guys at Fourbies when they fitter my new 17's and coopers. Its impossible to get away without fitting the weights due to the nature of inconsistencies in the rubber and the weight of the blocks.
I was given the option of just the inside stick on weights but was highly recommended that I aslo include the outside ones becasue I was using Mud Terrains which are prone to becoming unbalanced.
I have had the coopers regulaulry balanced and rotated at the same shop and each time, the weights change on the outside of the rim. They scratch each time and always end up somewhere differnently on the rim? Cant complain as they always drive straight and wear very evenly. As well, one tire and rim has only a tiny weight whilst the other has four large ones for the exact same combo. I think its just one of those things you have to live with. Some companies offer the powder weights you can inject inside the tire which rotate with it and keep a constant weight and balance but sounds a bit gimmicky.