Of the three things Cosmo India Pvt. Ltd. lists under “What We Do” on its homepage, the first is OEM supply: OEM supplier for various automotive companies. It is the core of the business, and until now it had no page of its own.
Cosmo India has manufactured wheel balancing weights since 1996, positions itself as the largest wheel balancing weights manufacturer in India, and runs a plant capacity of 50 million parts per annum at Manesar, Gurugram. Its clientele is global OEMs and aftermarket customers, added on the strength of quality excellence, competitive prices and the short and guaranteed delivery timeframes it calls its greatest advantage. This page sets out what that supply looks like for a vehicle or wheel manufacturer.
Made to vehicle specification
OEM supply does not work from a shelf catalogue. A vehicle programme works to defined drawings, and the balancing weight is part of that specification: profile, size, material, coating and fit are set by the vehicle and wheel it is designed for.
Cosmo India works that way. Fitment dimensions are made as per vehicle specs, and part design, width and thickness can be set to the customer’s requirement. The range behind those specifications covers clip-on weights from 5g to 100g for steel wheels, and adhesive or stick-on weights for alloy and steel wheels, including 5kg rolls for in-plant use and automation. Materials are steel, lead and zinc, finished with anti-rust coating and variants including Geomet, Magni, CED, zinc plating and powder coat. The range is listed on the Products page, from Round Profile Steel to Blanked Adhesive Steel and Bridged Adhesive Lead.
Clip-on or adhesive: what a programme specifies
An OEM specification usually settles the type first, and the deciding factor is the wheel. Steel wheels take clip-on weights, which grip the rim flange; the range runs from 5g to 100g in defined profiles, including square and round profile steel. Alloy wheels are normally balanced with adhesive weights, which bond inside the rim where a clip would mark the finish. Cosmo India’s adhesive weights are rated from -20°C to +50°C, supplied in segments and in 5kg rolls.
The rolls matter on a production line. A plant fitting wheels at volume can feed a 5kg roll through its own process or automation and cut what the balancer calls for, instead of handling individual pieces. The choice between the two families is explained in Types of wheel balancing weights.
Material follows the specification and the market. Steel, lead and zinc each appear in vehicle makers’ specifications for reasons of density, fit and market requirements, and Cosmo India manufactures across all three rather than asking a customer to change a specification to suit the supplier. The comparison is in What are wheel balancing weights made of?.
Consistency an OEM line can run on
A weight on an OEM fitment line is fitted at line speed, by the thousand. Two things decide whether it works there: the marked weight is the actual weight, so the balancer’s reading holds, and the part fits the same way every time, so nothing needs forcing or re-checking.
Cosmo India states its position on its About page: rigorous quality control processes guarantee that each product delivered is of the highest standard. Production runs under IATF 16949, the standard vehicle manufacturers require from suppliers, alongside ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and a ZED Gold rating. The detail is on the Quality Assurance and Certifications pages, and the plant is described on the Manufacturing Facility page.
Your branding on part and packaging
Customer’s branding on part and packaging is part of the standard customisation Cosmo India offers. For an OEM programme, that means weights carrying the required marking rather than a generic part. The same option serves aftermarket brands and distributors buying in volume under their own name, so the product reaching a workshop matches the brand that sold it.
Delivery an OEM programme can plan around
Balancing weights are a small part with an outsized effect on a production schedule: a fitment line cannot release wheels without them. Cosmo India competes on that point directly, naming short and guaranteed delivery timeframes as its greatest advantage alongside quality excellence and competitive prices, and its homepage adds that the plant adapts to demand changes swiftly, from small orders to major manufacturer volumes. No prices are published on this site; OEM pricing is quoted against a stated specification, and buyers should compare like specification against like.
OEM customers shown on this site
The customers Cosmo India lists publicly are Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Fiat and Wheels India. Customers
The Customers page describes what that supply involves: high-quality wheel balance weights relied upon by OEMs and industry leaders worldwide, meeting customers’ stringent demands for passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles. The range also covers two-wheelers, HCVs, LCVs, tractors and buses, so a manufacturer with mixed vehicle lines deals with one supplier across them.
Aftermarket supply runs alongside OEM
The same plant and specifications also serve the aftermarket customers the homepage lists beside its OEMs. Distributors and wheel-weight brands buy in bulk, often with their own branding on the part and packaging, and supply the workshops and tyre shops that fit weights every day: a defined range, held to a consistent specification, delivered within short timeframes so common sizes stay in stock.
For the aftermarket, consistency shows up at the fitting bay. A fitter who uses the same weights daily notices immediately when a profile changes or a coating varies between boxes. Supplying OEM programmes and the aftermarket from one quality system keeps that consistency across the whole output, not just the OEM share of it.
How an OEM enquiry works
Start with the specification. When you contact Cosmo India, include the vehicle or wheel the weight is for, the type needed (clip-on or adhesive), material, sizes, fitment dimensions where defined, coating requirement and whether branding is needed on the part or packaging. That lets the company respond against your programme rather than with a general catalogue.
Enquiries go to info@cosmo.co.in or +919311620900 and +919811020900, and the company answers all enquiries within 24 hours on business days. Contact Us Overseas buyers can also use the Exports page.
Key facts
- Service: OEM supply of wheel balancing weights to automotive companies
- Supplier: Cosmo India Pvt. Ltd., manufacturer since 1996, Manesar, Gurugram
- Plant capacity: 50 million parts per annum
- OEM clients shown on this site: Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Fiat and Wheels India
- Customisation: fitment dimensions per vehicle specs, and customer’s branding on part and packaging
- Delivery position: short and guaranteed delivery timeframes, with quality excellence and competitive prices
- Enquiries: info@cosmo.co.in and +919311620900, answered within 24 hours on business days
Frequently asked questions
Does Cosmo India supply wheel weights directly to OEMs?
Yes. Cosmo India works as an OEM supplier for various automotive companies, and lists Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Fiat and Wheels India among its valued clientele.
Can wheel weights be made to a vehicle manufacturer’s specification?
Yes. Fitment dimensions are made as per vehicle specs, and part design, width and thickness can be set to the customer’s requirement across the clip-on and adhesive range.
Can Cosmo India apply a customer’s branding?
Yes. A customer’s branding can be applied on the part and on its packaging, for OEM programmes and for aftermarket brands buying in volume.
What capacity supports OEM supply?
Plant capacity is 50 million parts per annum at Manesar, and the company offers the short, guaranteed delivery timeframes it describes as its greatest advantage.
Does Cosmo India supply weights for commercial vehicles and two-wheelers?
Yes. The range covers passenger vehicles, SUVs, two-wheelers, trucks, HCVs, LCVs, tractors and buses, so one supplier can cover a manufacturer’s full vehicle range.
How is OEM pricing quoted?
Against your specification. Prices are not published on this site, because a weight’s cost depends on type, material, size, coating and branding. Share the specification in your enquiry and the quotation will be made against it.
