Flat Spots, Correcting

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A Flat Spot from Standing Cannot be Balanced.

Flat spots cannot be removed from tires with workshop equipment.
Such flat spots can be "driven out" only by driving the car until the tires are warm.
We do not recommend the following method during cold or winter weather.

Requirements/Conditions

-- Check the tire pressure and correct, if necessary.

-- If possible, drive the vehicle on an expressway.

-- If the traffic and road conditions permit, drive at a speed of 120 km/h to 150 km/h (74.6 mph to 93.2 mph) for a distance of 20 to 30 km (12.4 to 18.6 miles).

CAUTION:

Personal risk and risk for other drivers while test driving.

- Always observe the local applicable law.

- Secure testing equipment.

-- Lift the vehicle immediately after the performing the road test.

-- Remove the wheels from the vehicle.

-- Balance the wheels on the stationary balancing machine.