COATED WHEEL WEIGHTS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS

SUBJECT: COATED WHEEL WEIGHTS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS (NEW PARTS) FOR 1985-91

VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL MODEL VEHICLES W/CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS

THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES PRODUCT SERVICE BULLETIN 89-3-107 DATED JANUARY 1989.

Vehicles with cast aluminum wheels use a coated clip on wheel weight. The coating has recently changed from nylon to polyester, giving a more natural appearance that more closely matches the wheel. Coated balance weights are used on both the inboard and outboard rim flanges. They will not discolour, corrode or damage the appearance of the wheel as may have been the case in the past with uncoated clip on weights. These coated weights will fit most GM cast aluminum wheels.

There are two types of coated wheel weights available to fit the GM vehicles (see illustration). Both types of weights are available in 1/4 ounce increments. See usage chart to determine which type weight is correct for the vehicle.

Dealers should make sure they have supply of both types of weights for balancing GM aluminum wheels.

When installing the coated weights, care must be taken so that the coating does not crack. It is recommended that a Teflon tipped hammer be used.

Usage Chart

"MC" Type Weight Used On: "AW" Type Weight Used On:

1988-91 W Car All Other Series 1988-90 Y Car Vehicles 1989-91 L Car 1991 E, C, H Car 1991 B Car, U Van

P/N P/N

1/4 oz. 9591670 9591669 1/2 oz. 9591584 9591582 3/4 oz. 9591585 9591583 1 1/4 oz. 9581378 9591362 1 1/2 oz. 9581379 9591363 1 3/4 oz. 9591380 9591364 2 oz. 9591381 9591365 2 1/4 oz. 9591382 9591366 2 1/2 oz. 9591383 9591367 3 oz. 9591385 9591369

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