The Lead-Free Wheels Program is partnering with retail tire outlets to make lead-free wheel balancing available to consumers when they purchase new tires. Tire retailers can get more infomation about the program by contacting the Lead-Free Wheel Program by .
The Lead-Free Wheels Program is actively working with numerous state and local fleets to phase out the use of lead wheel balancing weights. Program staff will be glad to arrange site visits to show lead-free, alternative wheel balancing technologies and will provide samples for fleets to use for testing on a pilot basis. If a fleet chooses to participate, the program will supply weights at the same cost the fleet is currently paying for lead weights. The program has recieved funding to "buy down" the cost of any lead-free alternatives. To request more information about participating in the program, or call (734-761-3186) the Ecology Center.
The Lead-Free Wheels Program will be publishing a list of retailers that offer lead-free wheel balancing on the campaign Web site. If you would like to get notification of when this list is available, the Ecology Center.