I've noticed from the first time I had my wheels balanced, to this time, that they've been putting a lot more weights on them...
Is this because the wheel itself is deforming over time and wear? or did they just do a crappy job?
I really like my wheels and i don't know if they make them anymore... and if they do, they're expensive. I hope they're not going downhill... thanks guys.

 

I'm assuming what you had balanced were the ASSEMBLED wheel and tire. If you mount new tires, the balance will be different because the tires are different, not because the wheel is "wearing out". It is possible that if you hit a curb or pothole hard, you might have damaged the wheel, but you would know if you did that.

If you simply had your old wheel/tire assembly re-balanced, it wouldn't be unusual for the weight requirements to change. The tires are wearing and the balance will change. Severe changes in balance on an older tire might indicate a wear problem, caused by improper wheel alignment, or worn suspension components. Again, this type of tire wear/damage would be very obvious to a knowledgeable wheel/tire technician.

If you had a tire repaired and remounted on the same wheel, the balance could change, if they didn't put the tire back on the wheel in the same position it was on when they took it apart.

Its not likely the wheels are wearing out or getting old, although if you feel concerned, have someone check them for "runout" (wobble) and "roundness". That can be done by a good wheel/tire shop using a dial indicator.

 

thanks for the explanation! each balancing was after new tires, so that explains it! thanks again.