What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheels?

[Anonymous]

Can someone tell me what the white blocks are for that are stuck on the inside of each wheel. I have just noticed after washing my car that my Peugeot dealer has removed them from my front wheels after getting the tyres replaced on both front wheels. The image is an old one I had taken before getting the scuffs repaired.

If the blocks are removed, what's the impact?

 

[Anonymous]

I just read that they are lead balancing weights. So I assume that they have rebalanced my wheels and they no longer are required on the new tyre?

 

[Anonymous]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

That is exactly what they are. Weights to balance the wheels. A little surprised that is they were required previously that they no longer are. How is the car handling now?

 

[Anonymous]

Yep, balancing weights to compensate for differences in the tyre.
I would get them checked if I were you.

 

[Anonymous]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

Not noticed any difference yet, but will be back on the motorway tomorrow. Best time to check is doing between 60-70mph and hopefully no shaking steering wheel. Also need to get the alignment checked anyhow, as I've had new tyres fitted.

 

[Anonymous]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

they should be there. wheels must be correctly balanced.

 

[Joske]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

I just read that they are lead balancing weights. So I assume that they have rebalanced my wheels and they no longer are required on the new tyre?

Balancing weights are always required. Even with new tires. In the productionprocess of the tire there are some minor imperfections.

IF you have a decent shop to place the new tires they turn the tire on the rim to match the "lightest" point of the tire with the "heaviest" point of the rim to reduce use of balancing weights. (Not many shops do that)

On the tire is a normally a yellow marking wich indicates the "lightest" point of the tire. I don't think many people know that.

 

[RCZ-Performance]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

Yes it is an unfortunate thing to do and that is stick unsightly things on the wheels even on the inside, but at times these are required to balance the wheels. Even if you do not have any, doesn't necessarily mean they didn't balance the wheels, but I would question it as this does not occur that often where everything is in balance (wheel, tyre and valve).

 

[Anonymous]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

Whenever you change tyre, new or used, it must be re-balanced again.

 

[Joske]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

Yes it is an unfortunate thing to do and that is stick unsightly things on the wheels even on the inside, but at times these are required to balance the wheels. Even if you do not have any, doesn't necessarily mean they didn't balance the wheels, but I would question it as this does not occur that often where everything is in balance (wheel, tyre and valve).

Like I said, if the guy who mounts your tires knows what he's doing you could and actually should end up with as little weight as possible. This only can be achieved by turning the tire.
It's al bit more work and most shops take the easy way. Sticking some extra lead. :eusa-think:

 

[Anonymous]

Well I've been driving on the motorway at lots of speeds...stage 1and 2 and must say that I can't notice any shaking in the steering and the cars still feels solid on the road. I can only concur that the guys at my Peugeot dealership did a good job balancing the wheels. On the negative side I have acquired a few scratches on the alloy rims when they replaced the tyres. Most disappointing! I've not challenged the dealer, as they are not that noticeable - but I know they are there now! Is it possible to change a tyre without damaging the rims?

 

[Anonymous]

Yes!!!

 

[Anonymous]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

Is it possible to change a tyre without damaging the rims?

No tyre fitter has managed to do so on my cars, as of yet!!! The only damage on my rims now are from when the tyre fitter repaired a couple of punctures that I incurred.

 

[Joske]

Re: What are the white blocks for on the inside of the wheel

Yes!!!

:text-goodpost:

 

[Anonymous]

Yes!!!

let us know which garage you use... Might get my next pair done there!

 

[Anonymous]

Update:
After driving for a few days now it's apparent to me that vibrations are occurring when doing 67mph on the steering column. Not had a chance to go back to my Peugeot dealer as I'm working in Reading, so when to a performance tyre specialist for 2nd opinion.

On inspection after taking wheels off the weights had been added to the wheel on the inside rim and also counter balanced. The NSF was 30g out. The OSF was 90g out. After rebalancing driving is now feeling much better and no sign of vibrations. Wanted to also check my alignment but they only had specifications for 2010 model RCZ so were unsure if these applied to 2011 model. I'm not sure so will raise another thread for this.

I will have to pop in to the dealer on weekend now as I hope no one else gets unbalanced wheels. Cost £12 to rectify, and hopefully no more issues. Shame about all the scratches I got on my 2 front alloys! Still upset about that. Picture shows how Peugeot dealer had applied weights which the guy said was wrong.

Notice the spacing on the weights. Obviously I am no specialist in this area, so rely on information given to me.. But proof is in the driving, and it is much better now.