Latest reviews about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

drummer1 says "30lb wheel weights-Easy to install. remove with reversed bolts. " about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

drummer1 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:26:33 GMT

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.

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blabba says "4 stars" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:00:07 GMT

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searsispatriotic says "a little help from your friends" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:45:04 GMT

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 need to do that. On a scale of 1 (incredibly easy) to 10 (impossible) I would give the difficulty factor with pre drilled wheel holes a 3. With a helper holding the weight in place while you bolt it up - 2. I put one weight on a digital scale and it does weigh 29 - 30 lbs. so you are getting what you pay for. The quality seems good but the price is relatively high per pound. You can only add so......

LK806 says "Weights" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:30:04 GMT

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....

Tatersalad says "Wheel weights" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:15:04 GMT

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!...

Jay11 says "For those wanting more weight, read the directions" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:45:05 GMT

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 the comments about the weight not being adequate for the tractor....

rss28 says "Works Well" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:03 GMT

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 Round Flexible Head Ratchet in either the 1/2 inch drive (009-44983) or 3/8 inch drive (009-42794). These are catalog/online exclusive, and you won't find them in stores. These particular ratchets are not only double pawl, but they offer the wonderfully helpful feature of a "built-in knurled speeder for finger adjustment." Once you've used the speeder, you'll be glad that you didn't settle......

Happybagger says "Happy with wheel weights" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:15:03 GMT

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....

DHenry says "Too light" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:30:31 GMT

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....

aquamanmm says "we need more weight sears" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:30:15 GMT

I put these on with chains and weight drum on the back but have a 6ft grade to garage all works great but I feel 40-50lb weights would work better I only have the 42in blower on the front but its heavy even with my 225lb onboard I sometimes have to lean back in the seat. GIVE US MORE WEIGHT SEARS. make the good thing great!!they were a little tricky to put on by myself and you came out with the ez fit after I installed these....

aristokratika says "A MUST to have !" about Craftsman 30 lb. Wheel Weights

sears-feed — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:15:20 GMT

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 !...