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Rim Radial And Lateral Run-Out, Checking

-- Mount the rim on the wheel balancer.

NOTE:

Be careful not to scratch off the glued- on wheel trim on these rims.

The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.

The rim will have be replaced if the wheel trim is damaged.

The wheel trim cannot be replaced.

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-- Use the :VAS5271  .

-- Preload tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

-- Turn the rim slowly.

-- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.

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- Lateral Run-Out

- Radial Run-Out

-- Compare determined value with specifications in the table.

NOTE:

Peak values on the tire dial gauge due to small irregularities may be disregarded.

Specifications for radial and lateral run-out on wheel 

Wheel Radial Run-Out Lateral Run-Out
Steel wheel 0.5 mm 0.5 mm
Aluminum wheel 0.3 mm 0.3 mm
NOTE:

If the measured value exceeds the specified value, no acceptable smooth running can be attained.