Static versus Dynamic

Wheel balancing is recommended to improve handling. Balancing wheels reduces vibration especially at high speeds.

Static balancing will produce satisfactory results for normal highway speeds. Dynamic balancing can produce better results for deceleration.

Weights

The maximum weight permissible to accomplish balance is 99.22 g (3.5 oz) (total weight applied to the rim). If more than 99.22 g (3.5 oz) of weight is required, rotate the tire 180 degrees on the rim and again balance the assembly. Balance wheels to within 14.17 g (0.5 oz).

All wheel weights currently supplied by LiveWire are made from zinc which is lighter than lead. The weight of each zinc segment is 5.10 g (0.18 oz) as compared to 7.09 g (0.25 oz) for lead. Weights are stamped for easy identification.

NOTE

If adding more than 42.52 g (1.5 oz) of weight at one location, divide the amount so that half is applied to each side of rim.
On cast wheels without a flat area near the bead, place the weights crosswise through the opening.

See Figure 2. Place weights on a smooth surface of the wheel rim such that centrifugal force will help keep them in place. Make sure the area of application is completely clean, dry, and free of oil and grease.

NOTE

See Figure 1. When installing wheel weights, consider cosmetics. Keep snaking (1) within 1.02 mm (0 in) (2) of straight. Also keep the angle alignment of individual segments (3) within 3 degrees.

Remove paper backing from the weight. Press firmly in place and hold for ten seconds.

1	Snaking
2	Not to exceed 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
3	Not to exceed 3 degrees

Figure 1. Weight Segment Alignment

1	Cast (typical with flat bead area)
2	Cast (special with no flat bead area)

Figure 2. Wheel Weight Placement