Lotsa junk in the last WW bucket

[Hardcast416taylor]

I also have stopped getting WW`s from my friends auto dealership, and they were free to take! Mostly the pails were turning into non lead weights and other junk. My health also had alot to do with my stopping getting weights, beside the fact I think I am set for the forseeable time I`ll be here.Robert

[wrench man]

California, Washington, Maine, Illinois, New York and Vermont were the first states to ban lead wheel weights.


Here's your clue gentlemen. If you live in one of these states, or close to the border of one of these states you're screwed, blued, and tattooed.

Yep, here in Oregon Les Schwab, the nations third largest tire seller based here has gotten on the band wagon and has only been selling "eco friendly" weights for several years now.
At work I'm seeing about 60-70% junk weights these days.

[Patrick L]

I'll continue to do it, but like I said I won't pay cash. I have about 6 steady sources, truth is I enjoy the friendly relationship I've built up with them. They are definitely the guys that get my business when I need tires or a repair too. And I think they appreciate the donuts.

I'm actually pretty small scale. If I sort 10 buckets a year now that's a lot. I'll generally hit these guys twice a year. It gets me maybe a bucket total of good lead to add to my stash.

[DanM]

I used to cast frame weights for a buddy that has a race car fabrication business. They are short track and dirt track cars that need the lead weights for handling or just to meet minimum weight specs. He owes me two buckets of WWs and I have been letting him slide since my shoulder surgery has delayed my casting efforts. Now that I am better, I need to collect.

[scottfire1957]

I need to cast some fishing weights for a dealer, but I am afraid he is gonna give me more lead. I have not melted all the last batch.

This question gets asked almost weekly.

Lead wheelweights will be around for a long time. I still see new ones in the shops I visit. New, as in never used. You may or may not be lucky in your locale.