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Re: [TR] Balancing TR6 Wheels

To: "'Triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Balancing TR6 Wheels
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:46:59 -0700
>      I am getting ready for new tires on my TR6. When 
> balancing the wheels, does anyone leave the trim rings on. 
> They aren't really symmetrical, having the hole on one side 
> for the valve stem for filling tires. Does it make a difference?

There is extra metal around the hole (at least on the rings I have), which
I've always assumed would make up for the hole itself.  The aluminum is
pretty light anyway, so I don't think it would make a noticeable difference.

-- Randall  
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