Will Adding Too Many Wheel Weights Have an Impact?
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Adding too many wheel weights can have an impact. If more than 80g of weights are required to balance the wheel, it may indicate that the rim is deformed and needs to be replaced or corrected. Below are the functions of wheel weights: 1. Maintaining dynamic balance at high speeds: To prevent phenomena such as vehicle shaking and steering wheel vibration during driving, wheel weights are added to ensure stable vehicle operation. 2. Ensuring tire balance: Helps extend the lifespan of the wheel tires and ensures normal vehicle performance. 3. Reducing wear: Minimizes tire wear caused by imbalance during vehicle movement and reduces unnecessary wear on the vehicle's suspension system.
I've done car maintenance before and know that wheel weights are important tools for eliminating vibrations, but adding too many can indeed have negative effects. The extra weight increases the load on the tires, leading to accelerated uneven wear, which shortens tire lifespan over time and may even cause wheel rim deformation. You'll feel the steering wheel becoming unstable, with more pronounced shaking at high speeds, affecting handling and driving safety. It's also a waste of money, as you'll need to replace tires or rebalance them frequently. It's recommended to have professionals at a tire shop use precision instruments to measure accurately, avoiding excessive additions. Keeping the weight within a reasonable range on each side—usually just a few dozen grams is sufficient—ensures smooth and worry-free driving.
