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Old Sloppy · 06-03-2009, 07:06 PM

How to add weight inside tires ? BB's ? lead stick on weights ?

Harry

Hillcrawler · 06-03-2009, 07:48 PM

You can really use anything heavy that will fit in the wheel, but most people use the lead automotive stick on weights.

rccrawlerboy · 06-03-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sloppy

How to add weight inside tires ? BB's ? lead stick on weights ?

Harry

i wrap penny around my front wheels 30 in each front wheel

Colby · 06-03-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rccrawlerboy

i wrap penny around my front wheels 30 in each front wheel

LOL!
No, go to wallyworld or somewhere that has a tire express or wtev and ask for stick on wheel weights. Get alooottt

JOMJ87 · 06-03-2009, 08:50 PM

I have solid wheels from motorworx that had a groove in the back so i took fishing sinkers and melted them on the stove and poured that aread full of lead in the front about 2 ounces over the 4 the wheels weigh and i may leave the back alone. Worked great and i just used a spoon over my propane stove top and cooked till it melted down. There will be a layer of impure stuff that turns black and doesnt melt i assume its other alloys in the lead sinkers. Oh and if you use a punch and pop it about 6 times along the centerline it locks it in place.

Cole

calikingcrawler · 06-03-2009, 08:53 PM

Get some VP revolvers

Rock Queen · 06-04-2009, 10:08 AM

Any weight will work as long as you make sure it secured down.

oldhippie · 06-04-2009, 01:45 PM

I cut lead strips and wrap inside of wheels and tape tightly.
http://www.rotometals.com/product-p/leadsheet4pound.htm

soundcolor · 06-04-2009, 02:49 PM

I used two rows of BB's in the channel on the inside of the wheel, then, taped them in place, and put MrGasket stick on wheel weights all the way around. On my MRC it got my front wheels to about 6.5oz.

Seems to work great like this. I'm sure the same thing could be accomplished on the larger 2.2 wheels.

JOMJ87 · 06-04-2009, 02:57 PM

I also just tried some solder i had lying around that was without acid/flux. Worked great on the stockers and not really to bad on the wallet,

Cole

jahoban · 06-05-2009, 10:35 AM

i went to a local tire shop and purchased some stick on wheel weights
i did two wraps up front which is about 7oz and 1 wrap out back which is about 3.5oz
it seems to do well so far but im sure i will do some tweaking on it as i get more into it

jason

Narly1 · 06-05-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JOMJ87

There will be a layer of impure stuff that turns black and doesnt melt i assume its other alloys in the lead sinkers.

Just as a point of trivia, that impure stuff is called dross. I think it is mostly lead oxide + other crap that accumulates on the exposed surfaces of lead/solder when it is in its solid state.

Narly1

rocktractor · 06-05-2009, 11:42 PM

Whatever you do DONT just put bb's in there and let them roll freely, eventually they will wear out your wheels and tires. Granted it takes a long time, but why take the chance? stick on wheel weights are crazy cheap, and easy to work with.

DonsATV · 06-07-2009, 02:23 PM

Found some solid steel bead lock rings: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190306519027

Skysthelimit · 06-07-2009, 03:02 PM

So how much weight is everyone running in each front wheel on average? I've heard people running anywhere from like 4 oz to 1 lb per front wheel. I'd assume an extra lb in each front wheel would help tons in breakover traction while climbing, but at the same time, does it kill your power having to turn an extra 2lbs of total rotating mass on a truck that was 5lbs to start with? Also, does that much weight kill your steering servo? Is 6oz per front wheel a good place to start for all around performance and parts longevity? Would 6oz be very noticable while driving/climbing?

06-03-2009, 07:06 PM	#1
Old Sloppy Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Buford, Georgia Posts: 64	How to ... How to add weight inside tires ? BB's ? lead stick on weights ? Harry

06-03-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
Hillcrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Asheboro N.C Posts: 486	You can really use anything heavy that will fit in the wheel, but most people use the lead automotive stick on weights.

06-03-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
JOMJ87 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lillington, NC Posts: 206	I have solid wheels from motorworx that had a groove in the back so i took fishing sinkers and melted them on the stove and poured that aread full of lead in the front about 2 ounces over the 4 the wheels weigh and i may leave the back alone. Worked great and i just used a spoon over my propane stove top and cooked till it melted down. There will be a layer of impure stuff that turns black and doesnt melt i assume its other alloys in the lead sinkers. Oh and if you use a punch and pop it about 6 times along the centerline it locks it in place. Cole

06-03-2009, 08:53 PM	#6
calikingcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Crawlifornia Posts: 1,941	Get some VP revolvers

06-04-2009, 10:08 AM	#7
Rock Queen Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arvada Posts: 12	Any weight will work as long as you make sure it secured down.

06-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#8
oldhippie I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 20 miles southeeast of downtown Sacramento Posts: 2,373	I cut lead strips and wrap inside of wheels and tape tightly. http://www.rotometals.com/product-p/leadsheet4pound.htm

06-04-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
soundcolor Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cottontown Posts: 880	I used two rows of BB's in the channel on the inside of the wheel, then, taped them in place, and put MrGasket stick on wheel weights all the way around. On my MRC it got my front wheels to about 6.5oz. Seems to work great like this. I'm sure the same thing could be accomplished on the larger 2.2 wheels.

06-04-2009, 02:57 PM	#10
JOMJ87 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lillington, NC Posts: 206	I also just tried some solder i had lying around that was without acid/flux. Worked great on the stockers and not really to bad on the wallet, Cole

06-05-2009, 10:35 AM	#11
jahoban Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: morgantown wv Posts: 31	i went to a local tire shop and purchased some stick on wheel weights i did two wraps up front which is about 7oz and 1 wrap out back which is about 3.5oz it seems to do well so far but im sure i will do some tweaking on it as i get more into it jason

06-05-2009, 11:42 PM	#13
rocktractor Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: . Posts: 10	Whatever you do DONT just put bb's in there and let them roll freely, eventually they will wear out your wheels and tires. Granted it takes a long time, but why take the chance? stick on wheel weights are crazy cheap, and easy to work with.

06-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#14
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	Found some solid steel bead lock rings: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190306519027

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06-07-2009, 03:02 PM	#15
Skysthelimit Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bend Posts: 31	So how much weight is everyone running in each front wheel on average? I've heard people running anywhere from like 4 oz to 1 lb per front wheel. I'd assume an extra lb in each front wheel would help tons in breakover traction while climbing, but at the same time, does it kill your power having to turn an extra 2lbs of total rotating mass on a truck that was 5lbs to start with? Also, does that much weight kill your steering servo? Is 6oz per front wheel a good place to start for all around performance and parts longevity? Would 6oz be very noticable while driving/climbing?

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