so some of you may know ive started to refurb my fiat alloy,anyway they are going quite well and im just about to start filling and priming.As ive had the tyres already removed,can i remove the weights from the back ? im guessing even if i dont remove these weights the tyres/wheels will still need balancing ? :bang:

am i correct in saying this? also if i do need to get them re-balanced how much is this going to cost approx ?

yer there just stuck on just get the re balanced that should only cost a few quid

the fact you have removed the tyres means even if you fit the old tyres back on, they will need reblancing. do a proper job and remove the lot mate.

cheers for the replies guys will remove them tomorrow,before they get a good scrub

just out of curiosity,wil new ones need to be stuck on by the tyre places ?

depends on the wheels and the tyre place..... some use the stick on ones for inside the rims, others use the clip on ones... but they can balance from the rear only so they are out of site. some places will give u an option, so just ask em. unless u have a balancing machine, they will be the ones that have to fit the weights. best left to those who know what they doing to save on tyre wear and safety.

Rip them off - refurb the wheels - Tyres on - balanced and be happy

When rubbing down you may make it worse or better it can go either way, it's all sortable via balancing

Defo have them balanced tho - as shaking while driving is very unpleasent

ziggy

Remove them as above, BUT please specify to the tyre center you want the stick on ones put back on! I've seen some stunning wheels ruined by some clown hammering clip on weights into the rim wall

They did it to my Honda, and also to my friends Mercedes but he didn't realize till he got some new tyre's fitted months later by another place and the tyre center was like "who the hell does this"???

PS WD40 removes the glue quite well and wont do harm,

I always say this but at £35 per week I get mine stove enameled. It's much tougher than paint and won't stain with brake dust.
It won't cope with an idiot fitting clip on tyre weights.