Wheel Weights

jbollis · #1 11-21-2009, 10:24 PM

I have been kicking around the idea of making some wheel weights. I have a couple of ideas, but would like to see what others have done. So can anyone that has made them post some pictures or explain how they did it, if they were happy with the results ,and what they would do differant.

thanks

Diz Jr. · #2 11-21-2009, 11:31 PM

Here's what i am going to use this winter.
Merk is the one who posted pictures of his and told us how to do it.

The 4 holes in the flat plate bolt to the rim.
The weights slide over the 1" althread,, then put a 1" nut on and tighten. Holds everything nice and tight.

Stitch · #3 11-21-2009, 11:32 PM

Good thinkin!!

Yosemite Sam · #4 11-22-2009, 02:57 AM

Where do you guys get your steel disks?

Diz Jr. · #5 11-22-2009, 10:31 AM

I cut mine out of 1-1/4" plate.
I had some drops that i had been saving for years thinking that i wanted to make wheel weights or suitcase weights.

This is the only picture i have using them. I know its off color but just to give you an idea how the setup looks. I will be putting a set on one of the Cubs before the snow flies.:biggrin2.gif:

thenrie · #6 11-22-2009, 12:57 PM

Now, if I can just come up with some 1 1/4" plate lying around!

I would think this same concept would work with a concrete casting, maybe 4-6" thick with a length of 1" ID PVC or steel pipe in the middle to absorb shock from the 1" rod. It would be a cheap experiment anyway.

One thing I have not seen discussed on this forum is, "How much weight is too much?" What is the point of diminishing returns? With fluid-filled tires, wheel weights, and implements, it would seem there would be a point at which adding more weight would be counterproductive.

jbollis · #7 11-22-2009, 04:11 PM

DIZ JR,
I like you're system,but you're chains look like there on inside out. The opening on the clevises for the cross links, should be faced out so they don't wear into the tire.

THENRIE,
I don't know how much is to much. I have never heard anyone say thay have had to much and coused problems. I have about 110lb on the wheels and another 250lb in a weight box on the back plus me at 260lb and I like it . no spining when pushing snow or dirt unless I want to. I would like to get the weight of the back and on or in the wheels somehow.

I am thinking of finding a piece of well casing that fits all the way in the wheel. welding the end up with plate thick enough to counter sink the nuts ,with 4 tubes welded inside for the caraige (sp) bolts to go through to the wheel. Then fill with sakrete and used lead wheel weights. I am guessing I can get around 125-150 lbs a peice ,if they stick out past the wheel an inch or two.

joe

Diz Jr. · #8 11-22-2009, 04:29 PM

jbollis,
Not trying to argue with you and i always apprecitate any input but i always herd that you run the opening inside to keep from catching on anything and opening them up.

I like the sound of your well casing idea. Seems like it ought to work

Merk · #9 11-22-2009, 05:39 PM

Here is the system I use:

Brackets that hold weights to rim:

The wights are 10 pound weights that were purchase from Wal Mart. I like this system on my tractor that pull my moldboard plow. I like to stagger the amount of weight I have on each rear wheel. The first picture has 70 pounds on it.

bignastyGS · #10 11-22-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merk

Here is the system I use:

Brackets that hold weights to rim:

The wights are 10 pound weights that were purchase from Wal Mart. I like this system on my tractor that pull my moldboard plow. I like to stagger the amount of weight I have on each rear wheel. The first picture has 70 pounds on it.

Merk,
I'll be building me a set of those for my 1200..That's one of the cleanest ideas I have seen as of yet and surely a lot cheaper than the Cub factory weights..