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Types of wheel weights

There are 2 main types of weights, knock on weights for steel or alloy rims and self-adhesive or stick on wheel weights.

Knock on or clip on wheel weights

These weights are designed to attach to the inside or outside of the wheel rim in order to achieve the correct balance. The difference is in the clip sizes. Knock on weights for steel wheels tend to have a smaller clip with a thinner profile to account for the slimmer profile of the steel wheel. Alloy wheel weights are similar, but have a wider, more forgiving clip for the wider alloy wheel rim.

Self-adhesive of stick on wheel weights

Fairly self-explanatory, these are segments of zinc or steel with an adhesive coating on the back. They generally come in 5g segments or a mixture of 5g and 10g segments. You simply cut or tear off the weight that you need to apply to the wheel. The weights are applied on the inside of the rim in varying places depending what wheel balancing mode you are working with. Most commonly used on alloy wheels and, with a decent wheel balancer, you should have the ability to split the weights and apply behind the spokes for a hidden weight placement.