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Lead weight ban
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 03:07 PM - By Andy Mathys
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 03:07 PM - By Andy Mathys
Posted in category Did you know?
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Did you know……….
California bans lead wheel weights
California officially has banned the sale of lead wheel weights. It looks like a federal bill will follow California's lead
Probably, according to Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich. In his latest blog, he outlines California SB 757, and how that may impact independent tire dealers and fleets across the country. As of the first of the new year, dealers in California will not be able to install lead wheel weights. Are you next?
For more on this hot-button topic, click and read "Schwarzenegger signs bill banning lead wheel weights" in the B.O.B. blog on www.moderntiredealer.com. And let us know what you think by leaving a comment!
Not just California. Maine, Vermont and Canada and Europe have banned the use of lead wheel weights.
Looks like balancing compound that you put into the tire might be the way to go.
What are your thoughts on this subject?
