Craftsman wheel weights

[troutbum70 857]

My question is does any one know what is used inside the plastic cover with craftsman wheel weights? I have a person offering me a pair of craftsman wheel weights at a very good price, but the mounting bolt spacing is only 5 1/2 inches. My wheels the spacing is 6 1/2 inches. I am wondering if I can turn them 180 degrees and drill new holes or if there is a compound in them that will run out when I drill the first hole? Or my other option is to turn the wheels 180 degrees a make new holes if they would clear the hubs. These are 55 lb. weights. Tnx for any and all input.

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

25 minutes ago, troutbum63 said:

My question is does any one know what is used inside the plastic cover with craftsman wheel weights? I have a person offering me a pair of craftsman wheel weights at a very good price, but the mounting bolt spacing is only 5 1/2 inches. My wheels the spacing is 6 1/2 inches. I am wondering if I can turn them 180 degrees and drill new holes or if there is a compound in them that will run out when I drill the first hole? Or my other option is to turn the wheels 180 degrees a make new holes if they would clear the hubs. These are 55 lb. weights. Tnx for any and all input.

Do they look like this?

[troutbum70 857]

I have not seen them as they are 75 miles away. But have wondered if they are 55 pounders why the bolt spacing is so short, but he measured them at 5 1/2 inches. He sent me a picture not a close up, but they are for sure craftsman.

[formariz 11,988]

They are filled with cement. If water gets inside it will freeze in winter and crack the housing. I do not recommend drilling them. They already are prone to damage since they stick out so much.

[troutbum70 857]

Okay tnx Formariz I thought they were filled with some type of loose granular compound. I could readily seal the new holes to keep them dry inside. 

[formariz 11,988]

20 minutes ago, troutbum63 said:

Okay tnx Formariz I thought they were filled with some type of loose granular compound. I could readily seal the new holes to keep them dry inside. 

From experience once that plastic is compromised in any way its the beginning of the end. If they are cheap enough  I guess otherwise better save money to invest on a set of cast weights. Also found that inevitably one winds up damaging them often in tight places since they protrude so much. I have quite a few of those weights that came to me for free.

[troutbum70 857]

Yep will take your advice and wait for a good deal on cast iron. I don't have 50 dollars to gamble with, that would be better spent wineing and dinning the wife. 

[formariz 11,988]

1 hour ago, troutbum63 said:

Yep will take your advice and wait for a good deal on cast iron. I don't have 50 dollars to gamble with, that would be better spent wineing and dinning the wife. 

Wise decision specially considering that they do not align with the holes in your wheels any way.