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Old 05-23-2011, 10:21 AM
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I have some questions on tire balance. What do you use for the weights? clay, epoxy, jbweld? other than cleaning the inside of wheel and it being dry, any other prep need to help the clay or epoxy to stay adhered to the wheel?

Any and all suggestions welcomed, I have some wheels that are severly out of balanced

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Lead tape. Sticks good and dirt won't stick to it. http://www.amazon.com/Unique-LD-36-T...181986&sr=1-12
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the "gum" most brands sell is just simple butyl available from parts stores everywhere

Ive also used hot glue
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Tony steal the girls modeling clay it's cheaper.
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thanks for the feedback, with the modeling clay, any issues sticking to the wheels??
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It stick good and if you want to remove or move it, come off real easy with a exacto knife.
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haha I wonder if theyll notice
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