Tyre change - is this right? Pic inside - views please

[steven_9709]

Just back from having my front two tyres changed and didn't notice it at the fitters but they've put a whole load of weights on the inside of the alloy. Whilst I realise the need to balance them, is this right?
Golf Gti 18" Monza Shadows by steven_9709, on Flickr

Yes, they're dirty - I know 

[The Doc]

Yes, it's right.

Much better than them whacking big weights on the outside with a hammer 

[steven_9709]

Cool, ok. Thanks

Just a shame they couldn't hide them behind the spokes a bit more

[The Doc]

Yea, but then they wouldn't be balanced 

Maybe they could move the tyre 3 inches anti clock wise to see if that helps?

[Snoopy]

Paint them black or colour them with a marker pen.

[Hyperspace]

In future, ask the tyre shop if they have black wheel weights.

[R32UK]

just dont clean them as i do.... they will soon be black 

[CHB100]

Looks a bit odd to me. They normally weight on the outer rim edge. In the case of alloys the inner rim edge.

When we all had steel rims( back in the 60's ) they nailed weights to outer lip, but with alloys they balance on inner lip, practical and less visual!!

So how come they've stuck them in what is basically the centre of the rim?? Looks naff and I'd have kicked up about that as pretty sure that would have balanced on the inner edge.

Having said that, there is a machined groove on Monza's for this purpose. So maybe your pic makes it look worse and theydidn't show on MK5 grey inserts.

[Lewy]

It's called dynamic balance, you'll probably find weights on the outer edge closest to the strut too.

You could kick off, but where would it get you? A wheel wobble maybe!

[Exonian]

The weights will soon dull down and you won't notice them too much. As said, if you're that bothered paint them up.