Rim Radial And Lateral Run-Out, Checking
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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Balancing Machine
- Wheel Centering System Adapter :VAS5271
- Tire Dial Gauge
-- Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine.
-- Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter :VAS5271 .
-- Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm.
-- Turn the rim slowly.
-- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.
S - Lateral Run-Out
H - Radial Run-Out
-- Compare determined value with specifications in the table. Refer to Specified Values for Radial and Lateral Run-Out on the Rim below.
NOTE:
Peak values on the Tire Dial Gauge due to small irregularities may be disregarded.
Specified Values for Radial and Lateral Run-Out on the Rim
| Rim | Radial Run-Out | Lateral Run-Out |
|---|---|---|
| Steel wheel | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Light alloy wheel | 0.5 mm | 0.8 mm |
NOTE:
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, no acceptable smooth running can be attained.