Barbell Is this too much wobble? Should I make a fuss?

[Einherjar4867]

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So I finally found a source for plates, and I bought 500lbs worth today for about $1000. Problem is, there is significant wobble/rocking because the internal diameter of the plates is a bit too large for the barbell, and the spring style squeeze clips don't help a huge amount.

Do I

A. Try to fix the situation with heavier collars and a layer of grip tape on the bar.

B. Make a fuss and try for an exchange/money back/compensation.

 

[Steve Freides]

Make sure it's a good bar. We have some bars here that this happens with, but the fault lies, in my experience, more often with the bar than with the plates.

Better clamps = good.

Layer of grip tape on the bar = I wouldn't do this.

-S-

 

[Einherjar4867]

Make sure it's a good bar. We have some bars here that this happens with, but the fault lies, in my experience, more often with the bar than with the plates.

Better clamps = good.

Layer of grip tape on the bar = I wouldn't do this.

-S-

The dude who machined the weights claims that he made the internal diameter a bit large because they weren't fitting some cheaper Chinese manufactured barbells that would come in at 2.02 or 2.05. My barbell is a pretty strict 1.995. So yeah. Just looking for opinions on how much wobble is acceptable. I'll try to post some more pictures in the morning after my deadlift session.

 

[Steve Freides]

The dude who machined the weights claims that he made the internal diameter a bit large

Then you have your answer. I would try good collars and see what you think - good collars should prevent side-to-side movement, but there could still be up-and-down movement. Maybe better to pair these plates with the above-mentioned, too-large bars for a better fit.

-S-

 

[watchnerd]

The dude who machined the weights claims that he made the internal diameter a bit large because they weren't fitting some cheaper Chinese manufactured barbells that would come in at 2.02 or 2.05. My barbell is a pretty strict 1.995. So yeah. Just looking for opinions on how much wobble is acceptable. I'll try to post some more pictures in the morning after my deadlift session.

I would return them, personally.

Plates that are intentionally made to fit a non-standard bar diameter are going to be a problem that sticks with you for life and detracts from their resale value.

 

[JeffC]

I would return them, personally.

Plates that are intentionally made to fit a non-standard bar diameter are going to be a problem that sticks with you for life and detracts from their resale value.