Do some rims in your bay have awkward barrel shapes?
They are lead-free steel (Fe) stick-on strips of twelve 1/4 oz segments (3 oz) with a diamond-shaped segment design, Dacromet coated with blue tape. The diamond shape helps the strip adapt to different rim shapes and sizes.
Workshops that see rims with unusual barrel shapes choose this strip, because the diamond segments flex to follow the curve.
Some modern alloys have barrels that curve sharply, change profile near the spokes or have a narrow flat band. Square segments can lift at the corners on those shapes. The diamond pattern lets the strip flex more evenly, so the tape stays in full contact. Dacromet then protects the steel, and twelve quarter-ounce pieces give 3 oz per strip. Wheel specialists who balance a wide mix of rim designs often keep a box ready for awkward barrels.
Why Dacromet on a diamond-pattern strip?
Dacromet protects the steel against corrosion with a thin, even layer, which suits a strip that bends more than usual.
Some barrels curve sharply or change shape near the spokes, and square segments can lift at the corners. The diamond-shaped segments flex more evenly, so the strip follows those shapes and keeps full tape contact. Dacromet protects the steel against corrosion, and twelve quarter-ounce pieces give 3 oz of correction per strip.
What tape options are there?
The diamond strip is backed with blue tape as standard.
| 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 |
What are you ordering?
| Product type | Adhesive / stick-on wheel balance weight |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel (Fe), lead-free |
| Strip weight | 1/4 oz |
| Segment shape | Diamond |
| Surface treatment | Dacromet coated |
| Tape | Blue adhesive tape |
| Suitable for | Alloy rims of various shapes and sizes |
| Customization | OEM box and carton design |
How do you choose between similar weights?
For square-segment quarter-ounce strips, compare thick steel adhesive wheel weights 15g / 20g / 25g / 30g segments 7mm and steel adhesive wheel weights 1 oz x 6 zinc plated / black for suv. For grey Dacromet, see steel adhesive wheel weights 1/2 oz x 6 zinc / grey / black, and for a clip-on weight, look at steel clip-on wheel weights ps / al1 / al2 / al6 profiles 5g-50g.
What jobs does it suit?
They fit the inner barrel of alloy wheels with different shapes and sizes on cars and SUVs. Performance and aftermarket wheels often have barrels that curve more than factory rims, and the diamond strip is a reliable answer for those jobs. Wheel specialists keep a box ready so they never have to force a square strip onto a shape it does not suit. Keep it for rims where a standard square-segment strip does not sit flat. It is used on alloys with unusual barrel shapes, including many aftermarket and performance wheels.
How do you make sure they stay put?
Clean the spot, bend the strip to follow the barrel, press it firmly and spin to confirm. Shape the strip gently to the barrel before pressing it home.
How are boxes and cartons made up?
Diamond-pattern strips are packed in standard boxes and shipped in export cartons.
Can we put your brand on the box?
Yes. We can supply the diamond-pattern strip in your own branded boxes.
What should your inquiry include?
Diamond-pattern Dacromet strips are available for wholesale and bulk orders, with low MOQ on selected items. A quick quote needs:
- 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 diamond strips.
Common questions
What is the pattern?
1/4 oz x 12, 3 oz per strip, diamond-shaped segments.
Why diamond segments?
They adapt to different rim shapes.
Is it lead-free?
Yes.
Private label?
Yes.
