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Gene F · 04-11-2024, 12:31 PM

I agree with #2 post.

FYI, I was taught that the little red or green dot on the sidewall of the tire is the heavy spot of the tire before mounting. We (when I was young) always mounted the tire so that was adjacent to the valve stem. I don't know if they even do that any more.

I have the tape weights, and they are not a big deal. Not once has anyone ever commented about the weights on my wheels. Cyntrifical force works to also hold them on.

04-11-2024, 12:31 PM	#8
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,009	Re: Balancing wire wheels with steel plate welded inside I agree with #2 post. FYI, I was taught that the little red or green dot on the sidewall of the tire is the heavy spot of the tire before mounting. We (when I was young) always mounted the tire so that was adjacent to the valve stem. I don't know if they even do that any more. I have the tape weights, and they are not a big deal. Not once has anyone ever commented about the weights on my wheels. Cyntrifical force works to also hold them on.