NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2008) — Bridgestone/Firestone's racing division has switched to 3M Co.'s nonlead wheel weight system from traditional lead wheel weights in all its operations.
The 3M Wheel Weight System is constructed of composite material that reduces environmental impact and is more flexible and performs better than its lead counterparts, BFS said. The weights are attached using 3M's Automotive Attachment Tape.
The change is part of BFS's efforts to protect the environment under its One Team, One Planet campaign, said Al Speyer, executive director, BFS Motorsports.