Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights
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Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights Reviews


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4.33 of 5 (by 18 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 94% of reviewers recommend (17 out of 18)

Pros
  • easy to install (3)
  • good fit easy to install (2)
  • all hardware included (2)
Cons
  • no access to valve stem for tire fill (2)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“Craftsman 30 lb wheel weights fit the YT4500 lawn tractor.”

The Craftsman 30 lb wheel weights part # 24434 fit the 8 inch wheels on the YT4500. I say this because the describtion does not mention which lawn tractors this item fits and does it give you any diemensions that you can use to determine the correct fitment to your tractor. Some tractors may require... read full review »
Posted on May 02, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

“Don't even bother buying them”

The instructions don't tell you thsat in order to install you have to drill thought the mounting hub as well as the wheel to put the bolts through. They also don't tell you they don't fit. In order to get them to work and not vibrate loose, you have to go to the nearest ***** or ********** and get...

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Posted on Jan 14, 2010

Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights Reviews

Displaying reviews 1 - 13 of 18 in total

“Help with traction”

Installed these on my Craftsman YTS-4000. The weights installed pretty easy. Was able to do it by myself in about 10 minutes per wheel, but think it could take two people about 5 minutes per wheel. The only difficulty installing these weights by yourself is holding/balancing the weight in the wheel while you reach around the wheel to install/tighten the bolts. Installed these prior to the tire chains. Both help with the traction I need to plow snow on my driveway.
Posted on Dec 21, 2010

“Can't fault 'em. They're just wheel weights.”

They fit my Craftsman YST3000 just fine. Installation was easy enough as I expect taking them off to be when that time comes. They do what wheel weights do. They increase traction and stability by putting more weight on the drive wheels and they lower the overall center of gravity and decrease the chances of rollover. Both are good things. I recommend them for anyone who needs more traction or operates in snow or hilly terrain.
Posted on Oct 02, 2010

“30lb wheel weights-Easy to install. remove with reversed bolts. ”

Based on another reviewer, I bought new bolts that I could reverse to remove the wheel to check air pressure, but, would not have to fight with the bolts.  This worls very well, and these 30lb wheel weights should give me the added weight I need for traction this winter.
Posted on Nov 15, 2009

“a little help from your friends”

They helped with traction for snow plowing. The change wasn't overwhelming but with chains on a hard surface my 20 hp Craftsman lawn tractor could push very heavy crusted snow at the recommended maximum depth. Installation takes about 20 minutes after you have your 9/16" socket ready. It takes a moderate amount of strength to mount these within the deep dish wheels. Some wheels may require drilling, mine didn't, so you will need considerably more time, tools and patience if your wheels do not have pre drilled holes. The kit comes with instructions and a paper template for hole marking if you will... read full review »
Posted on Feb 01, 2009

“Weights”

I bought these weights as they would give you more traction. Anyhow putting them on was easy enough. But what I didn't like is they wanted the buyer to drill holes for the valve stem. These weights are made for my tractor, so why do I need to do the drilling? If they needed holes drilled, they should have come that way. Needless to say I put them on without drillling the holes, and they work fine. But if I need to put air in the tires, I will have to take the weights off.
Posted on Dec 29, 2008

“4 stars”

Posted on Feb 02, 2009

“Easy installation thanks to manufacturers attention to detail.”

Came with directions and a template to cut out and mark on wheel where holes needed to be drilled for instalation, but this was not needed as Sears had the foresight to predrill the holes in the wheel of the Craftsman lawn tractor.
Posted on Aug 27, 2010

“Wheel weights”

After reading all the reviews for attaching the snow thrower to a riding lawn mower, I decided I needed the chains and wheel weight combo, and I am glad I bought them. We just got hit with 8" of snow last night. The weights are a little pricey, but they are made for the tractor, and very easy to install, with only two long bolts for each wheel. I highly reccomend them!
Posted on Dec 21, 2008

“Works Well”

I use these wheel weights on a Craftsman YS4500 26 HP Lawn Tractor with a 42" snow thrower attachment. The weights do a good job of helping to provide for extra traction. The first year that I installed them, it did take a little effort to get a ratchet wrench on the insides of the wheels when securing the weights. It took several attempts to cobble together the right amounts of extension bars, along with a strategically placed U-Joint. Eventually, I figured it out. I've sinced learned that there's a much easier way to do it. For the greatest ease of assembly, I highly recommend a Craftsman Fine-Tooth... read full review »
Posted on Nov 24, 2008

“Happy with wheel weights”

I am very happy with the addition of my wheel weights. I do not plow snow with my tractor, but I do have some hills in my yard that I have lost traction on in the past. After mowing a few times with the wheel weights on I have not had any traction issues. If you do not mind spending @ 10 - 15 minutes installing/removing the weights, I would see no reason to spend the extra money on the new quick attach model. As long as you work from behind the wheel and rotate the bolts to the back, they are quite easy to install/remove with a 9/16 ractchet and a wrench.
Posted on Aug 19, 2008

“For those wanting more weight, read the directions”

I'm not trying to slam anyone, but all the comments written about this not being enough weight, never mentioned in their reviews that these weights are STACKABLE. That's right... you can order a second set if you find you need more weight. The center hub is spoked, and also has four mounting holes. The spokes allow for the second set to interlock, stay centered, and not rotate. Only two holes are used to mount the weight to the wheel. This leaves two opposing holes to through bolt on an additional weight to the first weight. I hope this review helps in your decision to buy as well as well as nullifies... read full review »
Posted on Dec 05, 2008

“Too light”

These are a great product, easy to install and effective, but not heavy enough. Still a lot of wheel spin even with chains. Not good for the driveway. I only weigh 155, but I note that folks over 200 have the same problem. The product is great, just not heavy enough. I am not sure how effectively more weight can be done and be installed as easily as these.
Posted on Mar 08, 2008

“A MUST to have !”

I thought I do not need them while using my snowblower on my lawn tractor as my 200 pounds of weight should've done the trick for traction. I was wrong! Tractor was spinning tires (even with chains on). As soon as I've added these - no more spinning - just awesome grip. I subtracted one star only because it is not very easy to put them on and off. Sears has a version with quick attach which is available only for garden tractors I believe. Very good product !
Posted on Dec 30, 2007

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