The balance weights type 260, 261 and 280 for steel and aluminium rims are offered with separate clip. The application of two-piece weights, the so-called safety weights, mainly utilised in the original equipment, is also possible in tyre shops, if HOFMANN weights and the adequate tools are used. For this purpose you merely need the tyre compression tool 336/1 or the pneumatic tyre compression tool and the clip fitting tool type 331/43. If you follow the below instructions, you will have no problem mounting these weights without damaging the rim.

1. Unseat the tyre with the tyre compression tool 336/1 or the pneumatic tyre compression tool on the spot, where the balance weight shall be applied, until the rim flange lies bare (picture 1).
2. Insert the clip on the designated point.
3. Remove the tyre compression tool. The clip is now pressed between the rim flange and the tyre and fits (picture 2).
4. Lift the clip with the clip fitting tool 331/43 until the coated weight can be pushed under the clip (picture 3).
5. Slowly tilt back the clip fitting tool so that the clip can snap into the designated aperture in the weight body. Finished!