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Bmw wheel balance weights

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Post by Sae » Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:03 am

Im just about to put the 224s back on my zed with pss tyres, I dont want the fitters to put the usual prone to rust steel items on the alloys and wondered where folks got their non corroding items?

Any links appreciated.

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Post by Swiftly » Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:19 am

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Post by Nictrix » Sun Aug 26, 2018 2:19 pm

When I get new tyres on my bike I paint the wheel weights the colour of the wheel to hide them a bit.
You could do that instead.
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Post by ronk » Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:44 pm

They normally put the stick on weights now don’t they...?
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Post by mjennings23 » Tue Aug 28, 2018 3:40 pm

Never had an issue with corroding weights, surely they're all zinc plated these days?

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Post by ronk » Tue Aug 28, 2018 3:48 pm

I just wish tyre fitters would remember to remove all the residue and adhesive properly !
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Post by kis » Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:45 pm

I cleaned up my wheels pending a new set of tyres. The weights I had were rusty? Or at least very corroded. The new ones I’ve seen are zinc plated like mentioned above? But I think I’ll be painting them up? That’s a good shout :thumbsup: I also pre prepped them and removed the weights properly... they’re not as erm? Caring as you! :lol:
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Post by BeeEmm » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:45 am

Sae wrote: Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:03 am Im just about to put the 224s back on my zed with pss tyres, I dont want the fitters to put the usual prone to rust steel items on the alloys and wondered where folks got their non corroding items?

Any links appreciated.

Cheers, Sae
As mentioned above, modern weights won't rust. If you are looking for an easy to apply rust prevention product then try here https://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-pr ... s/atom-mac. I use Atom-Mac after I wash the car. I mix it 50ml to 1 litre of water in a spray bottle and spray it directly onto the brake discs, calipers, suspension and anything else I can reach. I also use it on my lawnmowers, padlocks and anywhere else that is likely to rust. Great stuff. If you are after serious undersealing and rust prevention products look at other Bilt Hamber products. I don't have any connection with BH, I just like some of their gear. They are Essex based though, so I suppose I am supporting a local company.
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Post by kis » Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:42 pm

This is the inside of a wheel I had done recently.
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BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

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