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Self-Adhesive Weights: Correct installation for accurate balancing!

Self-Adhesive Wheel Weights

Every tyre fitter knows that wheel balancing weights are the most essential components to the balancing procedure; the process of wheel balancing can’t be completed without them!

Depending on the tyre you are balancing e.g. steel or alloy, the main two options available to fitters are knock-on weights and self-adhesive wheel weights respectively. For passenger vehicles, motorcycles and trucks with alloy wheels, self-adhesive weights are required in order to complete the process without damaging the rim of the wheel.

We are going to focus on these types of weights in today’s blog:

One of the most popular consumables sold at Tyre Bay Direct!

Also known as “stick-on weights”, our self-adhesive balancing weights continue to be one of the most popular consumables on our website.

Not only because the need for balancing alloy wheels has grown over the past few years, but also due to our competitive prices and ease of bulk ordering.

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Proper Application

So, you’ve purchased high-quality self-adhesive wheel weights but you’re not sure you’ve ever been shown the right way use them? Used correctly you won’t even know they are on the rim!

One of the most obvious steps (and yet often overlooked!), is making sure you have a reliable wheel balancer that is set up correctly. This can often guide you through the complete process quickly and accurately.

The first step to the correct installation of wheel balancing weights needs to be conducted with your balancer. Identify the specific location for your weight to be placed – whether this be with a manual wheel balancer or a more advanced laser precision balancer. Ensure the area of the placement is clean for a secure bond between the wheel and the weight before positioning the weight on the wheel.PWB90 side on image

Your balancer will identify the right size of weight needed. Remove the plastic protective backing, taking care not to touch the adhesive. Apply the weight to the inside of the wheel with even pressure to provide a secure placement.

Advanced balancers will use a laser to highlight this spot like the Atlas Platinum PWB90 Premium 3D Sonar Wheel Balancer.

If required, conduct a check spin on your balancing machine to guarantee the correct weight and position has been achieved. You’ve now got a balanced of the wheel.

Finding the right weights & equipment…

Not sure what you need or want to talk to someone? We are experts in helping our customers find the right balancer and wheel weight consumables for their garage services.

Contact our account team on 01527 883580 today to discuss in more detail.

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Take a wheel weight off your shoulders!

Are you struggling to identify which wheel weights are best for you? Maybe you need better value for money or to break away from the same supplier because you think it’s the most convenient?

What many fitting tyres don’t realise is the power that good account management and a vast array of online stock can have for both their ordering process and bottom line.

We’ve run through a few of the most popular weights we sell online. We say most popular based on a few factors:

  • Customers love the price!
  • They love the bulk offers that help them save big!
  • They know and trust their account manager who is only a phone call away!
  • They can stock up 24/7 online safe in the knowledge their wheel weights will arrive ASAP

All this flexibility mean order wheel weights suits how you want to buy, helps you save time stocking up and gives you peace of mind that supply is never far away.

Our philosophy is simple – offer the best product at a competitive price in the most convenient way for our customers, with a team to help at any stage of the purchase.

Wheel Weights Breakdown

Covering all types of passenger and commercial vehicle, our popular and comprehensive range of wheel balancing weights means you can stock up to cover all requirements in one easy order. From steel & alloy Knock on Weights through to Self-Adhesive Weights. We can even supply commercial Truck Wheel Weights.

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Self adhesive balancing weights, also known as stick on weights, are one of the most popular consumable items we sell at Tyre Bay Direct.
They are used for the balancing of alloy wheels and are super easy to apply. Self adhesive weights are available in either a matt, polished or slick black finish. With so many weight options and finishes to choose from we are sure to have the right self adhesive wheel balancing weights for you, including the most common 5g and 10g sections, 5g only sections and 2.5g sections.

Knock On Weights

Known as a more traditional weight for wheel balancing, we stock a comprehensive range of Lead-free Zinc Alloy Coated Knock On Weights for Alloy Wheels and Knock On Weights for Steel Wheels. Offering a range of knock on weights from 5g to 60g, these are available in packs of 50 or 100.

TBDW15 - Zinc Steel Coated Weight -15g X 100 TBDC35 - Zinc Alloy Coated Weight -35g X 50

Tyre Balancing Weight Bulk Buys

By bulk ordering your wheel weights today, you can save over £20! We think it makes sense given you are buying weights you’ll need anyway! (Remember, the bigger the quantity, the bigger the savings! Ensure to get over £50 worth for free delivery on qualifying orders.

Check out these incredible Tyre Balancing Weight offers online today or call our team on 01527 883 580 to meet your account manager and discuss your requirements.

Want to see all our vast range of consumables? Then check them out online today.

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Tyre Consumables: BULK BUY SAVINGS

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could save BIG on the garage consumables you’re ordering week in week out? At Tyre Bay Direct we’ve now made this easier than ever.

It’s a simple and fair concept for saving on the fitting necessities – the bigger the quantity ordered, the bigger the saving!

Simply hit “select options” and pick the quantity you require. You’ll be shown the per item and bulk order discount saving you are making. Add to basket and see your total discount!

Tyre Valves

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Tyre Bay Direct is your one-stop shop for all your tyre valve needs and we are dedicated to supplying the Snap-In Valves, Chrome Metal Tyre Valves, and even Custom Valves (unique to Tyre Bay Direct) for your garage.

Our Bulk Buy offers mean you could save over £40 per item when ordering your car tyre valves – including the tyre fitters staple TR414 Tyre Valve!

Check out these incredible Tyre Valve offers online today or call our specialist team on 01527 883 580 to discuss any special requirements or bespoke requirements.

Wheel Weights

Our popular and comprehensive range of wheel balancing weights cover domestic and commercial vehicles – offering steel & alloy Knock on Weights, Self-Adhesive Weights, and Truck Wheel Weights.

By bulk ordering your wheel weights today, you can save over £20 just by buying weights you’ll need anyway! (Remember, the bigger the quantity, the bigger the saving!)

Check out these incredible Tyre Balancing Weight offers online today or call our specialist team on 01527 883 580, to discuss any special requirements or to find out more information on these products.
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For more information, get in touch on 01527 883 580. Want to see our vast range of consumables? Then check them out online today.