Need a quarter-ounce weight that disappears on dark wheels?
They are lead-free steel (Fe) stick-on strips of 1/4 oz segments, zinc plated and black coated, with blue tape, for dark alloy wheels on passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks.
Ounce-based shops that see many dark alloy wheels choose this black quarter-ounce strip.
Black weights are no longer a niche product. As more SUVs, sport trims and aftermarket wheels come in dark finishes, shops that only stock bright weights end up with visible patches behind black spokes. Adding a black quarter-ounce strip solves that for ounce-based markets, and it costs little extra compared with the value customers place on a clean-looking wheel. Dealers selling sport trims with black wheels often order it in bulk. It also sells well in winter, when many drivers switch to black alloy winter sets.
Why does black matter on a dark alloy?
A black coat over zinc plating hides the weight on dark wheels, which keeps the finished job looking clean when the customer collects the car.
Dark wheels are now common on SUVs and sport trims, and a bright weight behind black spokes stands out. A black quarter-ounce strip disappears, so the finished job looks clean. The zinc plating underneath still protects the steel. Quarter-ounce steps give fine control for ounce-based balancers.
Which tape should you order?
Blue tape is standard; branded tapes are available.
| Tape | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Blue tape | Standard blue tape for everyday workshop balancing |
| 3M or Norton tape on request | Branded tapes for customers who ask for a named adhesive |
The details your buyer will ask for
| Product type | Adhesive / stick-on wheel balance weight |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel (Fe), lead-free |
| Strip weight | 1/4 oz |
| Surface treatment | Zinc plated, black coated |
| Tape | Blue adhesive tape |
| Suitable for | Alloy rims (inner barrel), passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks |
| Customization | OEM box and carton design |
How do you choose between similar weights?
For grey quarter-ounce strips, compare steel adhesive wheel weights 1 oz x 6 zinc plated / black for suv and steel adhesive wheel weights 1/2 oz x 6 zinc / grey / black. For black gram strips, see steel adhesive wheel weights 1/4 oz x 12 rounded corner zinc / grey / black, and for a clip-on weight, look at steel clip-on wheel weights zinc plated high quality steel.
What jobs does it suit?
They fit the inner barrel of dark alloy wheels on cars, SUVs and light trucks. Aftermarket wheel retailers that sell black rims also stock it, so they can balance the wheels they fit without leaving bright weights in view. In ounce-based markets it pairs well with a grey quarter-ounce strip, giving technicians one dark and one neutral option for every wheel that comes in. Keep it next to a grey strip so technicians match the wheel colour. It suits black and gunmetal alloys on cars, SUVs and light trucks.
How should they be applied?
Clean and dry the spot, fit at room temperature and press the black strip down firmly. Spin to confirm. Avoid scratching the black coat with tools.
How are boxes and cartons made up?
Black quarter-ounce strips are packed in standard boxes and export cartons.
Can you match our own brand?
Yes. We can supply the black strip in private label boxes and quote other coating colours on request.
Ready to order? Here is what we need
Black 1/4 oz strips are available for wholesale and bulk orders, with low MOQ on selected items. Please include:
- Quantity (boxes or pieces)
- Strip pattern or sizes
- Finish or colour
- Tape type
- Standard or private label packing
- Destination port or country
Send your inquiry to Yirox and we will reply with the options for these black quarter-ounce strips.
Questions buyers often ask
What segment size?
1/4 oz.
Is it lead-free?
Yes.
Why black?
It hides the weight on dark wheels.
Private label?
Yes.
Is the black coating durable?
Yes, it sits over zinc plating for extra protection.
