List of states where lead wheel weights will be very difficult to find

[Big_Blue]

I just ran across this site (http://www.alltiresupply.com/c-Wheel_Weights.html) which lists the states to which the company will not ship lead based wheel weights. Below is the list of the states as of today. Next to each state name is the legislation causing this action:


California (Bill: SB 757)
Washingtona (sic) (Bill: SHB 1033)
Maine (Bill: LD 986)
Vermont (Bill: Act 193)
U.S. EPA
Wisconsin (Bill: AB544)
New York (Bill: AB8687A)
Rhode Island (Bill: 7664)
Illinois (Bill: SB 3347)
Iowa (Bill: HF384)
Maryland (Bill: HB 763)

[jmort]

No big surprises - usual list of suspects - thanks for link.

[runfiverun]

unless lead is really cheap compared to steel they all ain't gonna get them.
cause nobody is gonna pay more for the lead ones.

[OBIII]

I don't know where that site got their info, but Maryland HB763 deals with Insurance Fraud. Nothing in it about lead.
OB

[cabezaverde]

The manufacturers are not going to make different weights for different states. With California and NY on this list, they will standardize on a non lead product.

[alrighty]

The manufacturers are not going to make different weights for different states. With California and NY on this list, they will standardize on a non lead product.
That is my thoughts as well , it is already tough to find any substantial amount of COWW around here.I have found one dependable source at least.The guy that cleans up the indoor range makes and sells shot to all the trap shooters around here.Seems like a waste to buy perfectly good shot to melt into bullets but it's clean and for $1.00 a pound it is cheaper than I can get it else where.

[bjeffv]

I have progressively watched as lead wheel weights have become harder and harder to come by. Years ago a five gallon bucket would have a few odd zinc and steel weights, by a few I mean a handful. Now a bucket can be 1/3 to 1/2 non-lead.

All new cars come with non-lead weights, chain stores are switching in every state, and others are making the conversion as inventory runs out.

It was a good run, but has come to an end.

[Big_Blue]

Locally (here in Georgia) I get about 73% yield on wheel weights. The remaining 28% waste I sell for $0.10/pound.

[Sonnypie]

Alrighty,

Not really. I like dual purpose.
I can get magnum shot locally, and make my.45 ACP bullets, and load up any empty hulls.
Magnum shot runs 4-6% antimony. Add a taste of tin and roll on. :smile:

[TheGrimReaper]

I think all 50 is a good answer.

[ubetcha]

I live in Wisconsin and work at a car dealer.We still get new lead wheelweights from our supplier. Although used ones are harder to find in the shop,unless someone is beating me too them.

[jameslovesjammie]

With California and NY on this list, they will standardize on a non lead product.

Many national corporations are doing just that. I know for sure that Sears made the switch "for environmental reasons" after Cali outlawed lead wheel weights.

[Alan in Vermont]

It just gladdens my heart to see Vermont on that list.

The hell it does!!!!!