Balancing 37" wheels - dynamic weights not sticking?

[Gtrekker]

My 37" came in!!! Pulled the bead lock an headed to installer. Mounted the spare wheel with 37" but he was unable to stick the dynamic weights to the rim, would not stick! Clean with brake cleaner, no change.

Any thoughts or recommendations? Reaching out to Ford Monday.

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[mike8675309]

There are no such things as Dynamic Weights. There is Dynamic and Static Balancing.
There are two general types of wheel weights. Tape Weights, which tape to the inside of the wheel barrel. And Clip On weights that clip to the edge of the wheel. Generally, tape weights are used with aluminum wheels and clip-on with steel.

I assume you are talking about tape weights since you said they wouldn't stick. It is possible that the tape weights are bad. It happens from time to time. The adhesive on the weights is pressure-sensitive. You must press hard on the weight across the entire surface to activate the adhesive. It won't stick like a vinyl sticker. They need pressure.
https://www.traxjh.com/sites/default/files/TRAX_why_do_adhesive_weights_fall_off_WEB.pdf

 

[KenNessee]

My 37" came in!!! Pulled the bead lock an headed to installer. Mounted the spare wheel with 37" but he was unable to stick the dynamic weights to the rim, would not stick! Clean with brake cleaner, no change.

Any thoughts or recommendations? Reaching out to Ford Monday.

Did you get these mounted up? I would love to see some pics.

 

[Gtrekker]

Did you get these mounted up? I would love to see some pics.

Yeah, the shop was using some old weights.

No new pics, need to update with hood.

 

[KenNessee]

Yeah, the shop was using some old weights.

No new pics, need to update with hood.

Perfection! I saw your post in another thread but just to verify, you are in the no lift - .25" wheel spacer club right?

 

[the poacher]

Yeah, the shop was using some old weights.

No new pics, need to update with hood.

Hey your truck looks great. But I do not see any changes to your suspension. Did you do anything to add the 37"'s?

 

[TripleB]

Yeah, the shop was using some old weights.

No new pics, need to update with hood.

Nice. Any suspension changes? Any tire size recalibration? If so, what was your method? Thanks.

 

[Gtrekker]

Nice. Any suspension changes? Any tire size recalibration? If so, what was your method? Thanks.

Hey, no lift, no levelers, no wheel spacers and installed the K02s on the factory Wildtrak wheels. Recalibration through Forescan.

 

[Gtrekker]

Hey your truck looks great. But I do not see any changes to your suspension. Did you do anything to add the 37"'s?

No changes. See following reply below. Keep in mind the Wiltrak comes with the high package.

 

[Gtrekker]

Perfection! I saw your post in another thread but just to verify, you are in the no lift - .25" wheel spacer club right?

Hey, Thank you!
Nope... no wheel spacers. Trying to keep the rock, mud throwing down some until the AMP steps come in.

 

[Shane78]

Yeah, the shop was using some old weights.

No new pics, need to update with hood.

Short of me digging through your post history, how was installing the oracle letters? Did you use aux switches or just straight to the fuse box?

 

[Gtrekker]

Short of me digging through your post history, how was installing the oracle letters? Did you use aux switches or just straight to the fuse box?

Hey, the Oracle (backlight) letter install fairly easy. Once mounted to the grill, I wired up the letters and used a T connection to the headlight. This way the letters are ON when the headlight are. If you go this route be mindful which wire at the plug, the DRL change (flash) when blinker or hazards are on.

 

[Shane78]

Hey, the Oracle (backlight) letter install fairly easy. Once mounted to the grill, I wired up the letters and used a T connection to the headlight. This way the letters are ON when the headlight are. If you go this route be mindful which wire at the plug, the DRL change (flash) when blinker or hazards are on.

Solid info. Debating ordering them. May hit you up next couple months!

 

[Gtrekker]

Solid info. Debating ordering them. May hit you up next couple months!

No problem. I found in some other posts on the lights the headlight schematic wire colors did not match the drawing. I can send pic of my connection when you're ready.

 

[KenNessee]

Hey, no lift, no levelers, no wheel spacers and installed the K02s on the factory Wildtrak wheels. Recalibration through Forescan.

Hey, since I am doing the exact same tires on the exact same wheel, can you share what circumference number you used in Forscan to get the speedo dialed in? Would be greatly appreciated.

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