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Old 05-28-2013, 02:49 PM
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Default OEM Wheel Weights for Magnesium Wheels?

Any idea where I can find some of these? Had my tires replaced and they took the old weights off and discarded them putting on shinny ones that don't match at all. He's willing to replace them if I can find the right weights.

I just can't stand the look...

I appreciate all the alternative approaches but my question is not about alternatives. My question is where can I get the OEM wheel weights?

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Just go to any tire store and get the stick-on that go on the back of the barrel.

Never put the weights on the outside.
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All wheel weights are now made of steel, lead is a no-no. Any tire shop will have the steel tape weights that will work, but make sure the shop completely cleans the inside of the wheel so the adhesive will stick. Expect more pieces to be used simply because of the weight difference.

You can also paint the weights. That will work to hide them or at least not make them obvious.
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When you put wheel weights on the inside/barrel of the front you have to make sure they are far enough in to clear the calipers. There is very little clearance and the calipers will rub the weights off and possibly ruin the finish on the magnesium wheels. Learned that one the hard way.
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Originally Posted by c4cruiser
You can also paint the weights. That will work to hide them or at least not make them obvious.
Here is some info that was posted on the forum on what touch up paint you can use to match the bronze color of the magnesium wheels:

12346496 code N73 WA 163D or Dupli-Color touch up NG GM 507 Light Bronzemist Metallic (GM code 54 WA534F) is a perfect match.
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I appreciate all the alternative approaches but my question is not about alternatives.

My question is where can I get the OEM wheel weights?

Anybody know?
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Well we tried...
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http://www.whiteracingproducts.com/i...ucts_id=964375
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i just get some acrylic enamel and a paint brush. i just try for something close in color. it's in the barrel, so it's not something that will be easily noticeable.

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