Posted: 6/1/2026 11:47:55 AM EDT
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Any recommendations for a set of car scales? Looking at the low cost scales, there's a few options around $1k from proform and apparently a summit branded set. Some of the scales have the load cells sit directly on the ground (great for smooth concrete) and some look like the cells are contained between an upper and lower metal "pad". Are the latter better for use on asphalt or other surfaces that aren't very smooth? I'm torn on wired(one set of batteries) vs wireless(no wire hassles or failures). I like these since they have a "pad" that sits on the ground and they are the cheapest set out there. Is the smaller pad size a hassle? I like these since you can drive directly onto them. My concern is the 5 sets of batteries to |
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I think I'd go wired for the battery issue. I wouldn't worry (personally) about drive on/off being built into the scale pad. Being that I'd likely have it up on wheel stands of some fashion anyway to make the suspension accessible, putting scale pads under the tires isn't an issue. |
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We always used Longacre when we were racing. Looks like they’re outside your $1k budget though. https://longacreracing.com/collections/longacrescales |
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Originally Posted By 545days: When you are trying to set up your suspension and want the weight of each corner individually, that doesn't help. Little more tedious but works. I usually use it for single and multiple axle weights. Just put a single tire on it if you want a single wheel weight. |
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Longacre wired have been the gold standard in top tier dirt racing for decades. When I was crewing and building late models and sprints our set scaled hundreds of cars and was used 6 days a week in season. Since then I have helped with other teams and have used the Summit version several times and have found them serviceable to good. I think the precision is just a bit less but still certainly adequate for non professional use and street cars. If you’re looking at a one and done set up with minimal tweaking afterwards I would recommend finding a qualified local racer who has a setup and pay them to do it to your liking. They will know the tricks to expedite the process. Good luck |
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I have an older set of longacre wired scales, they're about 4 in off the ground so you'd have to make some way to get your car up on them. The biggest hassle is trying to adjust the suspension while you're under the car versus roll on roll off tweak. It roll on roll off and so on. Having said that I would go with wireless if you can then just remove the batteries after use because I don't think you'll be using them that often then just save the batteries. ETA op, what state are you located in? |
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I've had a set of the Proform wired scales for a few years now. Been happy with them so far. Attached File Attached File |
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