Wheel weights

[Jack M.]

Re: Wheel weights

You were silent in regards to the metal content, so I was just inquiring... my apologies if misunderstood me.

[Gary B.]

Re: Wheel weights

FYI- Just did a little more research, and found out that Cascade Wheel Weights acquired the machinery and technology from BADA.
I called the company and spoke with someone regarding the history of 'AL' weights... they were well aware of the product.
They confirmed it was indeed an old BADA manufactured item, and the 'AL' indicated they were for ALLOY wheels.

Good job Jack! Excellent info.

Gary

[Gary B.]

History of BADA Corporation 1945-2023

As an aside, Perfect Equipment Corp, for decades a major competitor of Bada, was founded in 1939, if I recall correctly.

Gary

[Mark F.]

Re: Wheel weights

Aluminum has a density of 2.7 grams/cm³
Lead has a density of 11.3 grams/cm³

[Mark L.]

Re: Wheel weights

You were silent in regards to the metal content, so I was just inquiring... my apologies if misunderstood me.

Jack, back in 2008? I wrote an article for the Restorer about the weights used for alum wheels. I cannot find it but if you have it maybe you could post it. Thanks

[Jack M.]

Re: Wheel weights

Jack, back in 2008? I wrote an article for the Restorer about the weights used for alum wheels. I cannot find it but if you have it maybe you could post it. Thanks

Here ya go, Mark... PDF attached:

[Mark F.]

Re: Wheel weights

Here ya go, Mark... PDF attached:

much faster

https://www.google.com/search?q=steel+wheel+manufacturing+process&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1040US1040&oq=steel+wheel+manufacturing&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyBggBEEUYOTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yCAgJEAAYFhge0gEJMTU0MjNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:86710f7d,vid:CZGubh49048,st:0

https://www.asminternational.org/news/videos/-/journal_content/56/10192/26251900/VIDEO/

[Kevin G.]

Re: Wheel weights

To further this study of wheel weights, a mention as to the shape, size and configuration (with the additional note of materials used), on the specific clips, made and used for different applications, is in order.

[Danny P.]

Re: Wheel weights

Need the Micro weights , this is my original 66 spare tire Non Dotspare tire.jpg

[Gary B.]

Re: Wheel weights

Danny,

Thanks for posting the photo.

Gary

[Stewart L.]

Re: Wheel weights

The current 63/4 manual states that manufacturers of wheel weights include Micro, OEM, and Perfect. It also has a photo of the AL weights unique form for 64 Aluminum wheels.

[Gary B.]

Re: Wheel weights

Thanks for posting that. It sounds like the 63/64 JG is ahead of the others!