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Subject:Re: rhein rims
From:Don Hanson
Date:Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:03:42 -0700

There are wheel weights that stick onto the rim rather than clamp on.
Sticky-back adhesive.
  Don Hanson

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM, Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@gmail.com>wrote:

> With all this talk of Rhein wheels and big brakes, I am compelled to
> throw in my experience. After installing the big brake kit from Van
> Cafe, I noticed that the clearance between caliper and wheel was very
> small, but seemingly adequate. When rotating the wheel while on jack
> stands, there was no contact. But, as I was backing out of the
> driveway for a test drive, I heard an intermittent grinding sound
> which turned out to be a caliper hitting the stick-on wheel weight on
> the inside of the rim. I had to remove those weights. I have not
> noticed any vibration with the weight gone and felt OK to forego
> rebalancing. Point is, there is not enough clearance to put weights
> there and you may want to mention that to your tire guys if you are
> having the tires rebalanced or getting new tires.
>
> Keith O.
> 90 Westy Syncro "VikingWagen"
>