Problems with balancing weights

slo_guy · 08-21-2012, 05:21 AM

They just won't stay on...

I have 20" DPE S-20s wrapped in a set of Hankook V12s. Ever since I made the switch to the V12s, the balancing weights have been consistently falling off. I've had to get them balanced three times now at 2 different places. They've used different weights every time and even tried to heat them up with a lighter before putting them on and letting them cool down for a while so they could adhere properly.

Doesn't anybody else have this problem? Doesn't anybody have suggestions on how to fix it?

MikeE92M3 · 08-21-2012, 07:57 AM

I recall a friend of mine using superglue along with the adhesive for it to stay on because he had the same problems as you. Could be worth a try!

slo_guy · 08-21-2012, 04:55 PM

thanks for the reply... might have to do it

W Cole · 08-22-2012, 10:10 PM

Mark the location of the weights and reapply them with super high strength 3M double sided tape. Make sure to clean with alcohol or even acetone depending on the finish before you apply. The tape that comes on wheel weights is typically junk.

Edit: Maybe something like this: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...apes/VHB-Tape/

kaiv · 08-23-2012, 02:45 AM

From experience some wheel finishes are more friendly to wheel weights than others. I guess your DPEs aren't very friendly

Track guys use aluminum tape over the weights. That works really well and is the simplest/easiest thing you can do.

slo_guy · 08-23-2012, 03:46 AM

thanks for the suggestions guys

kosmo69 · 08-23-2012, 10:42 AM

The AL Tape does work, however it my be an eye sore if you have a lot of area to cover.

slo_guy · 08-23-2012, 03:55 PM

i'll try the 3M double sided first

08-21-2012, 05:21 AM	#1
slo_guy Lieutenant 31 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (3)	Problems with balancing weights They just won't stay on... I have 20" DPE S-20s wrapped in a set of Hankook V12s. Ever since I made the switch to the V12s, the balancing weights have been consistently falling off. I've had to get them balanced three times now at 2 different places. They've used different weights every time and even tried to heat them up with a lighter before putting them on and letting them cool down for a while so they could adhere properly. Doesn't anybody else have this problem? Doesn't anybody have suggestions on how to fix it?
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08-21-2012, 07:57 AM	#2
MikeE92M3 Captain 39 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (5)	I recall a friend of mine using superglue along with the adhesive for it to stay on because he had the same problems as you. Could be worth a try! __________________ 2008 (07/08) E92 M3 BPM Stage II Tuned by Mike Benvo, 6MT, Turner Test Pipes, Magnaflow Custom Catback Exhaust (Magnaflow X Pipe, secondary cat delete, Aero Resonators and Helmholtz Chambers),Vorsteiner CF Lip, Hamann Style CF rear diffuser, CF Rear Decklid Spoiler, BMW Performance Kidney Grills, CF Side Grills, OEM GTS Wheels, K&N Drop-In Filter, GP Thunder 8k Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors.
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08-21-2012, 04:55 PM	#3
slo_guy Lieutenant 31 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (3)	thanks for the reply... might have to do it
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08-22-2012, 10:10 PM	#4
W Cole Major 145 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (5)	Mark the location of the weights and reapply them with super high strength 3M double sided tape. Make sure to clean with alcohol or even acetone depending on the finish before you apply. The tape that comes on wheel weights is typically junk. Edit: Maybe something like this: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...apes/VHB-Tape/
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08-23-2012, 02:45 AM	#5
kaiv IG: limited.slip 329 Rep 1,918 Posts Drives: E46 M3 in a 325i Touring body! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (31)	From experience some wheel finishes are more friendly to wheel weights than others. I guess your DPEs aren't very friendly Track guys use aluminum tape over the weights. That works really well and is the simplest/easiest thing you can do.
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08-23-2012, 03:46 AM	#6
slo_guy Lieutenant 31 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (3)	thanks for the suggestions guys
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kosmo69 New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e39 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	The AL Tape does work, however it my be an eye sore if you have a lot of area to cover.
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08-23-2012, 03:55 PM	#8
slo_guy Lieutenant 31 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (3)	i'll try the 3M double sided first
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