To kenny--follow-up on wheel weights

In answer to your response yesterday to my question about cast concrete wheel weights--yes, I DO have chains, but the combination of 1/4" of ice under wind-packed snow still slid me around in the deeper areas. From what I've read from other posts, those who have the combination of chains AND rear weights seem to have little problem with slippage. Cast wheel weights are rare and expensive, and I'm not going to chance loading the wheels with calcium chloride. I just wondered if anyone had cast their own weights. I saw a set on a tractor for sale in the classifieds not long ago, but they went with the tractor.

Ron

"I have made wheel weights for two 8's with concrete and it worked ok. Removed wheel and laid it down flat on the floor with the dish up. Cut and welded a section of 13 gal grease drum in the dish centre to form out the drum / axle. Welded 4 - 3/4 in ready rods that reach from the dish face to just above the rim level so that the poured concrete left enough rod showing to put on a nut and washer. Cleaned and painted all metal. Slathered grease on rim and laid in some poly plastic as a release sheet. Poured full of concrete with a couple of bolts dropped in to allow lift -out with a chain. You end up with a big concrete donut flush with the rim. This might not work too well with rims that are not turned deep dish to the inside. Others may have good comment to offer regarding paint or rebar and expected weight. I have forgotten the calc weight added. I liked the approach when a local old guy told me of it. The weight is cheap, and concealed from view so it doesn't look bad. Quite awkward to handle though when tire changing. Good luck on whatever your weight project turns up..."

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