I used my stock BBS rims (from my STi) for the winter and when they balanced my tires/wheels they put the weights on the lip, is that going to damage my rims/should that be there (or should they have used the "sticky" weights)?

Thanks

When I had my tires balanced I requested that the weights not be put on the outer lip and they put the sticky ones on. I think they will put them on the lip if you dont ask them not to. I would think those weights could scratch the paint but Im not sure.

i think they scratch aluminum and chrome wheels but not steel..

they should have used sticky weights and probably damaged the finish on your BBS's

Thanks for the answers guys...should I remove the ones I have on now (the normal wieght) and put the sticky ones on?

Generally, clip on weights will scratch the paint of an wheel, be it steel or alloy. When you go back remember to request a "Dynamic Balance" with the adhesive weights, otherwise they might just do a static balance (dynamic is preferred).

The "sticky weights" are tape weights, btw.