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Tire balancing - different kinds of weights?

Hey,
I have a 951 and this is my first driving Porsche, but noticed the wheel weights look different than the ones on my old 240sx. This car has these weights that look glued onto the side of the lip of the rim, while my 240sx used these clip on weights that would clip on the edge of the rim between the rim and rubber. I tried searching but couldn't find anything. Will I be fine if I use the clip on weights? Im going to have my Pirelli pzero nero tires installed tomorrow at my uncles place and I know they have old equipment and clip on weights (they are not a performance garage) If their equipment is too old and dated, and I don't get a proper balance could I get the tires re-balanced or will they be warped from a lousy balancing job? When my tire blew out, I drove on the shoulder for about 100feet at 20mph to find a safe spot to replace it because it was on the left side facing traffic. Is it possible my alignement is now off and does anyone know if my Dunlop 5000 that blew has a belt that protects the rim?
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