No weight on one wheel

Got new wheels and tires last week, and was looking at them more closely. I noticed that one wheel has zero weights on it. What are the odds that it didn’t need weight, vs that they forgot to balance one?

 

sometimes it be like that. one of my wheels didn't ask for any weights

 

Probably 1 in every 100 tires I do require no weight. Enjoy it.

 

I’d still go with they fucked it up

 

Any vibrations from the wheels at highway speeds?

If not, then you're good to go.
If yes, then back to the tire shop.

Simple.

 

Can’t really say there is any noticeable vibration. Would it be quite apparent?

 

Yes, it would be apparent.

You're probably good to go.

If you remain doubtful, you could go back to the tire shop. Ask them to check the balance on that tire.

 

That seems to be the attitude around here

 

I've balanced quite a few wheels were it doesn't need any weight, I always give it a second spin on the balancer to double check but if its good after two times I assume its good.

 

Rare, but it happens. More rare on a truck than a car. Give the shop a call and ask if the tire guy remembers your truck. Its rare enough that I would remember if it was me.

 

i was looking at those the other day for my non hub centric after market rims . Any chance you know which one fits the Tacoma ? Running 6 stud with a 17 inch wheel

 

I got my license in 1980. I actually drove cars since 1976. I have replaced tires on every conceivable residential motor vehicle, but mainly cars, trucks and trailers and tractors. I’d have to estimate fifty to seventy sets of tires, not including family and friends.

I have had at least a dozen individual tires that failed balancing at all and were warrantied. I have had a equal number of rebalance events from poor “first attempts”. With the advent of road force balancing I have actually encountered more quality issues.

I would imagine it is conceivable a tire/wheel combination actually have a two wrongs makes a right, I simply feel it is equally as likely the person or machine used or the weights themselves warrant double checking.

 

Going to try and do that tomorrow!

 

Update for anyone interested. Took it back to the shop, and they ended up putting half an ounce of weight on the wheel. Not much at all, but I’m glad I went in.