solder for wheel weights

[Dirby]

i have been reading the posts looking for a good wheel weight.
somr talked about roof flanges.
fishing weights
duck weights
tire weights
bb
pellets
even solder
i went to ace hardware today and for 13.00 i got a 16 oz roll of 1/8 inch solid silder.
now after measureing it and weighing it one foot comes out to 0.76oz per foot.
8 feet comes out to just over 6 oz.
so i put 8 feet on the front and what was left over i halfed it and put it on the rear tire.
now on the front tires the solder when wound around the wheel hub it over laped out side the edges of the wheel hub.
i don't know if this will cause a problem or not.
now i will put the foams in and finish the wheels.
i drilled a 1/8 hole in the wheel to put the end of the solder in.
anybody see any problems with this?
thx Dirby

 

[allgm1]

how did you attach the solder to the wheel? sounds like it may work itself loose and flop around in the tire. Why not go to an auto parts store and get some stick on tire weights to use? they are probably cheaper and easier to use than solder

 

[Dirby]

i drilled a hole in the wheel rim and stuck the solder through the hole tha wound the solder around the wheel.
Dirby.

 

[scrotsbiz]

I can only see a problem with that the solder is awfully soft and might get smashed when you wedge it in somewhere. And when it gets mashed then your tire will not roll round it will have a lump in it. that could cause a problem. You can either use pinewood derby stick on weights from your lhs or like already stated go to the auto parts store. I bought 24oz for 3.99 and they are automotive grade so they wont move or fall off."thumbsup"

 

[shortcut]

Well ya already did it . It can't do any harm . The foam might just hold it .
It might not last, but give it a try and let us know how it holds up!!"thumbsup"

 

[sloppy]

sounds like it would work fine. put a wrap of tape around it to keep it in place.

 

[JohnRobHolmes]

It should work just fine, but at $13 a pound it is rather expensive. Lead is cheap if you know where to look, and it is easy to remelt if you have a torch, aluminum foil, and good ventilation. If there are any stores that change tires, go there and ask for the old wheel weights. If they don't have any, give them a bucket and see if they will throw them in for a week or two.

 

[Robb]

It works fine. Wind it tight, wrap it in tape, solder your end back on itself, and it isn't going anywhere.

How is it going to get smashed? It is wrapped around the wheel...............with foam and a tire to protect it.

Why would it not last? Is it going to dissolve or something?

How would it work loose? It conforms to the surface that it is wrapped around..............i.e. it ain't moving anywhere.


I run it in my wheels just because it is easy to come by, and I am at Lowe's or HD every couple of days, so might as well pick some up. Stick on wheel weights are not available at any of my local auto parts stores, and the three tire shops I have been by won't sell them directly. It is cheaper than the lead at the LHS and it is easy to come by, and therefore I use it.

 

[Dirby]

i have looked for stick on weights and could not find any.
i have no way of melting lead.
very dangerious.
so solder was my last hope.
i will wrap them with some metal tape i have.
thx for all the replys
Dirby