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Apr 13, 2004 | 02:22 PM

excelSti

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Wheel Balance

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

Apr 13, 2004 | 03:14 PM

MO REX

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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.

Apr 13, 2004 | 11:13 PM

SnoHumper

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

Apr 14, 2004 | 06:25 AM

Luke@tirerack

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

Apr 14, 2004 | 07:08 PM

excelSti

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

Apr 14, 2004 | 09:54 PM

EsoterikWRX

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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).