wheel weights

[chev0545 234]

how long should all thread be to mount weights? standard wheels ( 416 & 520 ) plastic covered wh weights

thanks

Edited December 28, 2016 by chev0545

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

To vague a question, it would depend on the rim offset and rim width. Also I have some cast weights that are flush with the rim...I've seen the plastic ones that stick out a couple inches. All these things affect the bolt lengths.

 Edit your post or at least add what rims and what weights your using.

 

  Mike.....

 

  

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496]

On a lot of my wheel weights, I used 1/2 inch threaded rod and then cut them to the length I need.  Be sure you use lock nuts on the inside of the rims with either lock nuts or split washers on the outside to prevent a nut from backing off and causing some problems.  Don't ask how I know.

[70442 12]

I went to tractor supply and bought 10 inch 5/8 carriage bolts for the plastic weights then put double nuts on the out side then I took my grinder with a cut off wheel and cut of even with the out side nut worked for me.

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

I have had plastic and cast weights on various rim sizes, what fits one normally doesnt fit the other. 10 inch bolts and a hacksaw solves all the problems.

 

Glenn

[Tankman 3,518]

TSC pricing on zinc coated carriage bolts is excellent.

Why not push the weight to the wheel and measure the required length?

While we're at it, although I have steel and plastic weights, easy 'enough to make some using discarded brake drums.

[Joebag 17]

 I gotta find a way to make me a set of wheel weights my 876 has a set of 23 turf tires on it.