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4/23/2010 9:49:06 PM EDT
Weights always on the outside (visible part of wheel) or can they be placed on the reverse (unseen) side?
4/23/2010 9:50:48 PM EDT
[#1]
They place them on both sides as required.  Where they are required.  
4/23/2010 10:00:31 PM EDT
[#2]
They can be placed behind the face/hub of the wheel, have to use the stick on weights obviously.
4/23/2010 10:00:35 PM EDT
[#3]

+1.  

I busted tires at Sears for years.  Used a bubble balancer and put the weights on both sides.  Half on the outside, half on the inside making the total of the needed weight.  



4/23/2010 10:02:17 PM EDT
[#4]
Yes, you can have them on the inside only but the wheel and tire need to be of good quality (easy to balance) for this to work well.



If the wheel or tire are cheaply made (out of round, material not even all around) can require massive amounts of weights if only on one side.



I've done this on all my vehicles going back 10+ yrs (weights on inside only).  Never had an issue.  Some will say you won't get a good balance.  Well, OK.  But I've never had a problem...many many vehicles, many years and many miles.



Can't stand weights on the outside of styled wheels/rims.  Looks crappy and scratches the rim lip.



4/24/2010 5:30:44 AM EDT
[#5]
Screw the weights, just use antifreeze.
4/24/2010 7:22:04 AM EDT
[#6]
Most balancers will show where to put stick on weights on the inside of the wheel.  So no, you don't need the weights visible to get a good balance.
4/24/2010 7:26:47 AM EDT
[#7]
Both sides if the wheel design allows it on the outside (some newer wheels do not)



Stick on weights can also be used but require the wheel to be cleaned for good adhesion, so you may or may not get a good stick depending on how thorough your tire chucker is.
4/24/2010 7:28:46 AM EDT
[#8]
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