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Corey Bowcutt

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Wheel Covers and Wheel Weight interference issue
« on: April 15, 2019, 08:26:03 AM »
I mounted my stock steel wheels yesterday for the first time.  When I tried to attach the wheel covers I had an interference with the wheel weights.  I have to assume others have had this issue.  What is the best solution?  Are there thinner profile wheel weights?  Do folks use stick on weights in locations that will not interfere with the wheel covers?  Do you just put the weights on the inner side of the rims?

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Re: Wheel Covers and Wheel Weight interference issue
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2019, 10:53:37 AM »
I think you are suppose to balance them with the wheel covers on, so one would assume we would put weights on back side? phred (covers in the trunk since day -1)

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Re: Wheel Covers and Wheel Weight interference issue
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2019, 11:16:47 AM »
Technical Letter No. 2 that covers the wheel balance issue says to place the weights on the inside of the wheel. Mike

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Re: Wheel Covers and Wheel Weight interference issue
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2019, 12:15:43 PM »
Thank you guys.  What is technical letter #2?  How many technical letters are there and how can I find them?

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Re: Wheel Covers and Wheel Weight interference issue
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2019, 12:28:28 PM »
There are 14. They are printed in the Registry

http://www.thecoralsnake.com/Warranty

service bulletins covered these areas:

Engine Noise transmitted through the radio
Wheel imbalance due to 1968 hubcap weight
State approval of shoulder harnesses
Flashing of Marchal Lights
Misleading engine code in GT500 serial numbers
Fuel Tank Removal
Identifying GT350 Starter motors
Modifiying The C8AE-9510-AE Autolite carb on GT500s
Operation of emergengy flasher
Eliminating sequential lights
Oval Air Cleaner modifications
Speedometer gear corrections
Special Paint colorcodes
Blinking Exterior Lights
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Corey Bowcutt

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Re: Wheel Covers and Wheel Weight interference issue
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2019, 12:30:25 PM »
Thank you Pete.  For those without a registry is there any other way of getting them?

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Re: Wheel Covers and Wheel Weight interference issue
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2019, 01:46:47 PM »
i Would suggest to buy one , it's full off great infos and worth every $ you'll spend...