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Old 08-30-2008, 02:19 PM
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Im talking about the weights they use to Balance...

I bought a set of LMGT4's with tires pre mounted/balanced.

Anyway opened up the rims today and they are gorgeous...but one of the weights was loose.

2 of the wheels have (4) Lead square weights in them.

1 of the wheels has (5) lead square weights

1 of the wheels has (1) BIGGER lead square

and then a Square bar of (4) weights fell out of the box...

No clue where this was mounted on the rim.

So what do I have to do to have this corrected? bring it in and rebalance?
Old 08-30-2008, 02:27 PM
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also, I can bring in the 1 wheel where the weight fell off, correct?
Old 08-30-2008, 02:30 PM
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If you are uncertain about balance, have them balanced before installing.
Old 08-30-2008, 02:41 PM
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I agree with David. You should have the wheels re-balanced if there is any question (and… weights that are “falling-off” is an indication that it is certainly wise to check the individual wheel/tire balancing).

BTW: Lead weights are now environment-unfriendly.

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Ok thanks,

Is it a problem if I put the weights into my mouth to clean them off after they fell off?
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^^ If that is what you want to do... then go ahead.
Old 08-30-2008, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTtoZ
Ok thanks,

Is it a problem if I put the weights into my mouth to clean them off after they fell off?
no its not a problem, they just found out lead in not toxic
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i would have them rebalanced anyway.
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So whats the turnout, all good now??
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Well I will bring them to get them balanced again.

I didnt do it yet because im still waiting for my Nismo Lugs from mynismo.com
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