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Joiner_8



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Alloy Wheel balance weights

My next door neighbour just received her new freelander 2 and I noticed that the alloy wheels have balance weights fitted to wheels, the only problem that I see is that they are fitted to the outside rim.
I did not think that this was still done as it can damage the alloy wheel, please give me your views.
Post #1837 6th Mar 2007 4:04 pm
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Skelly



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Mine has balance weights on the outside of the rim too.

If the factory send them out like that I'm sure it's not a problem.
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Skelly wrote:
Mine has balance weights on the outside of the rim too.

If the factory send them out like that I'm sure it's not a problem.

I am going to contact landrover and see what they say about it and I will keep you posted, how long have you had the FR2
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Picked mine up 01/03/07 and it too has external balance weights fitted.
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cotefarmboy wrote:
Picked mine up 01/03/07 and it too has external balance weights fitted.


I dont know how you feel but I think the balance weights will mark the alloys through time, you can get the stick type to fit to the inner wheel to prevent damaging the outer wheel rim.
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Just to say my previous Honda CRV had the same type of weights fitted. They will mark the wheel a little over time but they seem to stay attached better

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My origin alloys have no balance weights, but when I bought new for my winter tyres I got balance weights on the inside of the rim, fitted with "superglue". LR Freelander2 2,2 Td4 HSE manuel Stornaway Grey (Metallic) & Ebony Black Leather & Sun/Moon-roof & Bi-Xenon & Roof Rails & Tow bar & Body side rubbing strips & Cold climate pack & Privacy glass & NavTeq . Production Date: 11/5-2007 in Halewood.

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npinks



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My weights are on the outside

just had a new set of front tires on and there is a slight mark Sad Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
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On RRS and D3 there were a lot of problems with the wheel balance on brand new cars. They used to leave the production line with them on the inside, but the adhesive wasn't strong enough and the weights fell off right at the end of the line. When they lifted the gratings to have a look there were 1000's of lead balance weights under them! So now they put them on the outside so at least you should notice if they have fallen off. How can carbon have a footprint, it has no feet?
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To balance a wheel properly, especially one with a large offset, balance weights should be fitted to both inner and outer sides of the wheel still pining for my 3dr, no removeable hardtop, no drop glass tailgate, no roof rack, no pockets everywhere to stow all that man kit
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Can anyone advise of the best cleaner for alloy wheels? there are marks that will not be shifted with any type of detergent Confused Freelander 2 - SE
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i use a pressure washer and P21s 'red' gel
Then Poor boys Wheel seal

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npinks wrote:
i use a pressure washer and P21s 'red' gel
Then Poor boys Wheel seal

are you talking about little tiny black dots that won't budge?


Hi npinks, thanks for reply, there are some small black marks and like a small streak of what looks like rust! I have tried Autoglym wheel cleaner and I hesitate to try anything abrasive. Freelander 2 - SE
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might be easier if photos of said streaks were taken Shocked
Meant to take some earlier of mine Confused

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