Key Differences: Steel vs. Lead Wheel Weights
• Steel is a harder material than lead; not malleable Steel wheel weights are designed
to fit the precise wheel flange Unlike lead weights, steel weights
cannot be clipped, tapped on sides, or applied to multiple styles of wheel flanges Matching the proper steel wheel
weight to the wheel style is critical
Application: Domestic Passenger Cars & Light Trucks (GM, Ford, Chrysler) .25 to 3 ounces
Application: Steel Wheels, Passenger Cars & Light Trucks All styles available in .25 to 3.5 ounces
Application: Domestic Light Trucks (GM, Ford, Chrysler) .25 to 3 ounces
Application: Domestic Cars & Light Trucks (GM, Ford, Chrysler) .25 to 3 ounces
Application: Japanese Passenger Cars & Light Trucks 10 to 60 grams
Application: Japanese & European Passenger Cars & Light Trucks 10 to 60 grams
Application: European Passenger Cars & Light Trucks 10 to 60 grams
Application: Newer Chrysler .25 to 3 ounces
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Steel Vs. Zinc
100% environmentally safe Superior Fit High Density High resistance to corrosion More than 75% recycled
domestically More cost effective
There are two main alternatives to lead wheel weights, steel and zinc. The concensus in the industry is that steel is the superior alternative. Because of its high density, smaller size, cost advantage, and environ-mentally friendly composition, steel significantly surpasses all other lead alternatives. Being the weight itself is smaller, it results in excel-lent fit and more one-spin balances. Zinc is a secondary contaminant, and there is increasing evidence to adverse effects to the environment and our health. There are no recy-cling programs available for zinc wheel weights. Steel wheel weights can be recycled along with scrap wheels. Zinc intake has been shown to depress several indicators of immune function. Even low levels of zinc can interfere with the body’s utilization of copper and iron, raise LDL (bad cholesterol) and lower HDL (good cholesterol).
Steel Vs. Zinc