Best type of wheel weight

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Noahdoge, Jun 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM.

  1. Noahdoge

    Noahdoge Active Member

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    I’m having slight vibrations around 73-78 mph. Are the stick on weights harder to balance a tire vs the clip on? I had the clip on with my last set but didn’t like how they scratched the rims when they took them off. I had them use the stick on weights this time but find after 5,000 miles they just aren’t perfectly balanced. I have an appointment to rotate and rebalance but wanted to see the opinions on switching back to the clip on weights. Some extra info, I have the 15 in wheels and took the covers off.
     
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    Stick-ons work fine. Somebody just didn't use the right amount or put them in the wrong place. Or some fell off because they weren't stuck on properly.

    Some techs are better at balancing than others, and not every shop has a good tech on tire duty.

    Good luck!
     
    #2 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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    Are you static or mag balancing with the tapeweights your static or not mag balancing so the weights are on one side of the wheel . I've never had good luck with that personally . I've clamped on type albeit very nice think Porsche early type etc coated etc . But this was long ago . Maybe today they say it's all good . But my eheels are jj lipped made for weights soooooo.
     
    #3 Tombukt2, Jun 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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    There’s clip on the back of the wheel and then stick on the inside outer part of the wheel. I’m assuming that’s a dynamic balance? The tires are such a good deal at Sams club but they can’t balance to save their life. I’ll probably have to take it to a real mechanic to have them properly balanced.
     
    #4 Noahdoge, Jun 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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    Sam's has good machine here if buttons are pushed properly and width is measured correctly. I noticed awhile ago that some crap weights can move around the rim it's the clamp the jj wheels are funny about the clamp on weights . They're a special brand that I usually use I'll find the box they're coated things look like a piece of candy. I get em in anthricate I think I'll find the box and send name . I do know euro car dealers stock this brand.
     
    #5 Tombukt2, Jun 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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