Wheels weights for aluminum wheels

[Michael J.]

Re: Wheels weights for aluminum wheels

Not sure, if so it has been cut, as the "L" in the "A L" is missing, here is one of my originals:

[Michael G.]

Re: Wheels weights for aluminum wheels

I'm not sure, it doesn't match the ones I have on my other set of wheels, but seems to have the correct clip profile. As I understand it, there were several suppliers, so I'm sure there were configuration differences between them.

Interestingly, the front calipers must be slightly different, as they did not interfere with he stick-on weights.

For now, I went back to Discount Tire and they found some weights that look like they fit, so I had the rears re-balanced.

[Gary B.]

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I this an original KO weight ? It's off a '66 VIN 13162, wheel stamped B-1-66 (a set of 5 I have, but this is the only one with a weight).

Wayne,

I've seen a lot of C2 wheel weights and I've never seen one with that logo/embossing.

Gary

[Kevin G.]

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Meet this person last year at Carlisle. He had quite an assortment of original weights and was reproducing his own K.O. weights. Very knowledgeable on this topic (you may need to dip into your 401K though).
Kevin Goodman, New Hope, PA, 267-261-0883.

Hey Chris, thanks for the plug, and the inference that they will be expensive....they are! I do have less than a handful, left from my first batch. They have taken a beating dragging them from show to show, so I'm not going to sell them as they're inferior....However, I do have my molds ready and do expect to cast another batch, when the weather cools and my business slows down over the winter. Stay tuned I'll post up when they're ready.

[Michael G.]

[Kevin G.]

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Kevin, if you want to dump those ‘inferior’ weights, I have a coupe of sets of aluminum wheels (that will never be judged again), that could both use them for now. I could replace them later with some of your good yet-to-be-made’ weights later. PM me to discuss. Thanks
Mike

Hi Mr. Mike,

A reputation in perfection is my goal! Allowing anything inferior to be used or seen would or could diminish said rep. Building a good reputation isn't tough, it's keeping it! With all the interest in the "AL' it would be beneficial for me to cast more. As above, I will get to this project again in the next few months. I'm also I man of my word. Be patient and soon enough the smelting process will begin again!

[Michael G.]

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Understood, please let me know when you get the new ones done

[Stewart L.]

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Bringing this thread back to life. Kevin, have you made any progress on the aluminum knock off wheel weights?

[Ara G.]

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I think i have about 8 or 9 NOS AL weights if you are still looking for pictures or particular attributes. From memory they are all different weights. ARA

[Gary J.]

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I am still interested in the weights too.

[Mark L.]

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A few years back I did an article for the Restorer on the weights for aluminum wheels (midyear). If you have trouble finding it let me know.

[Jack M.]

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Herez an old Corvette News article on Aluminum Wheels (and weights):

[Tim S.]

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I gather the nature of the question is for a driver, not a judged car? I use balancing beads in bias ply tires with good success.

[Michael G.]

[Leif A.]

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Tim,
It’s a judged car, but I balanced the wheels last year with non-original weights. I hope Kevin is still intending to smelt some?????? You out there Kevin?

Michael,
You may have better luck contacting Kevin by sending him an email (not a Private Message). I haven't seen him on the TDB recently.