catman81056 3 #1 Posted December 15, 2007 We're supposed to get 6"-8" by 6:00am so I wanted to get these made so my grandson would get better traction. They weigh 98 lbs apiece and if I measured right they should be seated against the lip on the center hole. They look ok, they don't stick out much. Its pointing in the right direction, bring on the snow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #2 Posted December 15, 2007 I think that the system that's supposed to dump 6-8 inches on you is the same system that hit us last night and the wrap around is supposed to dump 4-6 on us tonight. I gotta say that those weights look good, especially when you get the time to get a little red on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman81056 3 #3 Posted December 15, 2007 Thanks, hopefully this spring/summer I'll get some red all over it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #4 Posted December 16, 2007 Thanks, for the inspiration and instruction. I like 'em! Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #5 Posted December 16, 2007 Lookin' Good !! So, who got to hold them while you started the bolts? Eldon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman81056 3 #6 Posted December 16, 2007 Well actually when I slid them into the rims they stayed. The problem was turning them to line up the holes. I just left about 3" of bolt hanging out and used a piece of tubing to turn them. Not really all that much of a problem. As for the hard part, picking the things up and kneeling down to line them up with the rims, now that strained the old nads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #7 Posted December 16, 2007 They look pretty hefty. Where do you get the round plates? Looks like an ebay oppurtunity to me Hope your grandson enjoys the D tommorrow. I'm going to turm my son loose with his Lawn Ranger & snowblower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman81056 3 #8 Posted December 16, 2007 Agout 6yrs ago I worked at M&W gear in Gibson City, IL. They make mower decks, back hoe attachments, round hay balers, and various other Ag stuff. They used alot of heavy material and these plates were a by-product, scrap cuttings. I bought quite a bit of scrap for .01 ct/lb. I drove a little ford festiva at the time and I'm here to tell ya, that little car went home REAL low to the ground alot of nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #9 Posted December 16, 2007 Those are some real nice looking wheel weights. Never hurts to keep some nice scrap metal around. The Festiva loaded down would have made a nice picture :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
