Wheel weight question

[Shuboxlover 480]

I am in the market to buy some cast or steel wheel weights for the rear of my tractor (or "lawn mower" as my 6 year old daughter calls it teasing me) My question....Is there anything I can do to the weights so they won't scratch/scuff/chip my freshly powder coated rims?

Thanks

[Irv 115]

I guess I'd try gluing or 2-way tape some felt on the back and around the outside edge.

[rickv1957 74]

That would be hard to do by adding weights and not scratching rims,Rick

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

You might want to think seriously about filling the tires with liquid ballast if you're worried about scratching the wheels.

Even the plastic weights leave marks on the wheels.

[Confused99 2]

How about a set of weights and hub caps for the off season

Jason

[Buzz 502]

Pick up another pair of tires/wheels so you can keep chains and weights on them year 'round and not worry about them getting scratched. On in the winter, off in the spring. You can pick up a used pair pretty reasonable...... unless you really really need them. :notworthy:

[Sarge 3,465]

I glued 1/8" thick pieces of rubber to the back side of my iron weights , just clocked them in 4 places around the perimeter.

Sarge

[Tennessee Country Boy 0]

the EXTRA set of Wheels is the way to go. Don't have to worry about keeping them nice.

Henry

[can whlvr 994]

i think tt is right if you like your tractor to look a certain way,i also read that liquid ballast is easier on the drive train because it sloshes around and gives a little,the spare tires would work too,but for someone like me i leave the weight and chains on year round to pull and plow etc.