CLASS RACER FORUM - Balancing tires

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Originally Posted by nhramnl (Post 614653)

In an earlier post, you mentioned that you prefer "aluminum tape" to duct tape. i admit that I don't know exactly what that is. Is it the tape that some HVAC guys use on duct joints? And why do you prefer it to duct tape? I'm looking for a better alternative to duct tape (have been looking for years), because it never completely conforms to the shape of the wheel weight, and ends up lifting, over time.

I believe it is used in HVAC. We used it for masking aircraft windows before striping the paint. Anyway, yes it conforms to the shape bettter and wet stuff won't get through it . Pretty sure you can buy it in lowes/home depot. i use 2" wide rolls sticks very well and i have never lost a weight with it. i even put it over other "hammer on" weights for insurance.... try it, you will not go back to ducktape for this purpose
for a side note, i have changed from using generic duck tape to "gorilla tape" for general duck tape use, that is some strong stuff!!!
here is an example of the aluminum tape...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/JVCC-AF20...yABEgIluvD_BwE