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Wheel balancing weights are made from lead.

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How does wheel balancing work?

Wheels are not perfectly round. The rubbery substance that automotive tires are made of does not "cast" perfectly round. This means that there will be a natural "wobble" when the wheel is turned. At a very slow rotation, this wobble is not apparent. But when the wheel is rotating at a medium and above speed, the wobble turns into a nasty vibration that makes the vehicle shake.Wheel balancing involves putting a small weight on the edge of the tire to balance the uneven-ness. The weights vary, but putting these weights on the edge of the tire will counteract the wobble. Since every tire is different, this process must be done by hand. The weight will be crimped to the tire mechanically, and after the process is done, the tire will not vibrate. The balancing weights will ensure a smooth ride.If you get a "bumpy" ride, check the tire pressure, then check that the weights are on the tire. These are small lead colored bits of metal between the hub cap and the tire itself. There may be as many as four and as few as two. If one is missing, you can see a darker space on the edge of the tire. If you see the dark bit, you have "thrown a weight", meaning that one of the weights has come off the tire in the course of driving. While not common in most situations, it does happen occasionally.