Wheel Weight Guide: Types, Sizes, and Materials

A wheel that shakes at speed is usually out of balance, and a wheel weight fixes that by adding weight to the light side of the rim. Clip-on weights hook over the rim flange with a spring steel clip, and this wheel weight guide covers the styles, sizes and materials on sale for the home garage, so you can match the weight to your rims before you order.

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Below: the clip-on styles and which rims they fit, the sizes in a typical kit, the coatings, how to fit one, and the sets for the garage.

#	Product	Shop Score	Buy
1	HORHIZA 400Pcs 4 Styles(P,MC,FN,AW)	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
2	ZERINT 70Pcs Wheel Weight Kit MC Style Coated Clip	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	CKAuto MC 1.25 oz Lead Clip-On Wheel Weights	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	CKAuto P 0.25 oz Lead Clip-On Wheel Weights	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon

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HORHIZA 400Pcs 4 Styles(P,MC,FN,AW)

HORHIZA·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 400-piece coated clip-on assortment in P, MC, FN and AW styles, in 0.25 oz, 0.5 oz, 0.75 oz and 1.0 oz, with a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

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Pros

• 400 pieces across 4 styles and 4 sizes
• P, MC, FN and AW styles in one box
• Dacromet coating against corrosion and rust
• 1 year manufacturer warranty

Cons

• No size above 1.0 oz
• Each style and size is limited to 25 pieces
• Needs a wheel weight hammer, not included
• Galvanized steel, not lead

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ZERINT 70Pcs Wheel Weight Kit MC Style Coated Clip

ZERINT·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 70-piece MC style coated assortment for alloy rims, in sizes from 1/4 oz to 2 1/2 oz, in zinc-coated steel.

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Pros

• 70 pieces in sizes from 1/4 oz to 2 1/2 oz
• Zinc-coated steel, 50 state legal
• Zinc and epoxy double paint coating against rust
• Suction film packaging helps prevent delivery damage

Cons

• MC style only, no P style for steel rims
• No single-size box, you buy the whole assortment
• Fits Ford, Chrysler and GM alloy wheels; check other makes first
• Zinc-coated steel rather than lead

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CKAuto MC 1.25 oz Lead Clip-On Wheel Weights

CKAuto·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 25-piece box of coated 1.25 oz MC style lead weights for alloy rims, with hardened spring steel clips.

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Pros

• Polymer coating helps keep alloy wheels unstained
• Hardened spring steel clips
• Made to fit the alloy wheel flange profile
• 1.25 oz suits larger corrections than the 0.25 oz box

Cons

• One size only, 1.25 oz
• 25 pieces per box, fewer than the kits here
• Alloy rims only, not steel rims
• No warranty term is stated

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CKAuto P 0.25 oz Lead Clip-On Wheel Weights

CKAuto·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 50-piece box of uncoated 0.25 oz P style lead weights for steel rims, with hardened spring steel clips.

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Pros

• Smallest size here, 0.25 oz
• 50 pieces in one box
• Hardened spring steel clips
• Fits steel rims on cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles

Cons

• One size only, 0.25 oz
• Uncoated lead, no coating against stains
• Steel rims only, not alloy rims
• No warranty term is stated

Wheel weight guide: what a clip-on weight does

A clip-on weight clips to the wheel flange and stays there while the wheel turns, meant to keep the wheel in dynamic balance under high-speed rotation. A balanced wheel means less steering wheel vibration and less abnormal tire wear, per the makers. The weights in this guide run from 0.25 oz to 2 1/2 oz.

Clip-on styles: P, MC, FN and AW

The clip has to match the rim flange, so style comes first and size second. In the sets in this guide, P style fits steel rims. MC and AW styles fit alloy rims, and FN style fits alloy rims on Japanese vehicles.

Confirm your rim type before ordering, and check the flange profile the weight is made for. See the types of wheel weights guide, and the best wheel weights for alloy wheels.

Sizes: from 0.25 oz to 2 1/2 oz

Clip-on weights come in small steps, and a kit covers the range so the right size is on hand. The ZERINT kit holds 1/4 oz, 10 pieces; 1/2 oz, 20 pieces; 3/4 oz, 15 pieces; 1 oz, 5 pieces; 1 1/4 oz, 5 pieces; 1 1/2 oz, 5 pieces; 2 oz, 5 pieces; and 2 1/2 oz, 5 pieces. The HORHIZA kit holds 0.25 oz, 0.5 oz, 0.75 oz and 1.0 oz, with 25 pieces of each style and size. Single-size boxes suit one job: the CKAuto P box holds 0.25 oz weights, 50 pieces, and the MC box holds 1.25 oz weights, 25 pieces.

Lead, steel and coatings

The CKAuto boxes here are lead: the P box is uncoated, and the MC box has a polymer coating that helps keep the wheel from being stained by the weights. Zinc-coated steel is the alternative: the ZERINT kit is zinc-coated steel, described as 50 state legal, with a zinc and epoxy double paint coating against rust. The HORHIZA kit is galvanized steel with a Dacromet coating. For the full comparison, see lead vs steel wheel weights.

Fitting a clip-on weight

Fitting a clip-on weight is a short job. Confirm your rim type, clean the rim mounting area, clip the weight to the wheel flange and tap it firmly with a wheel weight hammer. Check your vehicle manual and the weight maker’s instructions before the first job.

The gear: clip-on sets for the garage

These sets cover the fitting step above: a single-size box for steel rims, a coated single size for alloy rims, a 70-piece assortment, and a 400-piece assortment in 4 styles.

FAQ: garage tools

What size wheel weight do I need?

Wheel weights here run from 0.25 oz to 2 1/2 oz. The ZERINT kit covers 1/4 oz to 2 1/2 oz, and the HORHIZA kit covers 0.25 oz to 1.0 oz.

Do clip-on weights fit alloy wheels?

Yes, if the style matches the rim. MC style and AW style fit alloy rims, and FN style fits alloy rims on Japanese vehicles. P style is made for steel rims.

Are lead wheel weights legal?

The 50 state legal description applies to the ZERINT kit, which is zinc-coated steel, not to lead weights. Lead clip-on weights are still sold, including the CKAuto boxes here.

What is the difference between clip-on and adhesive wheel weights?

A clip-on weight hooks over the rim flange with a spring steel clip and is tapped on with a wheel weight hammer. See the clip-on vs adhesive wheel weights comparison.

How to fit a clip-on wheel weight?

Confirm your rim type, clean the rim mounting area, clip the weight to the wheel flange and tap it firmly with a wheel weight hammer. Check your vehicle manual and the weight maker’s instructions before the first job.

Related: best wheel weights for alloy wheels, the best stick-on wheel weights, the types of wheel weights guide and the clip-on vs adhesive wheel weights comparison.