Tires and Wheels Description and Operation: Notes
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There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic.
Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This condition may eventually cause uneven tire wear.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heavy Spot |
| 2 | Centerline of Spindle |
| 3 | Corrective Weights |
| 4 | Add Balance Weights Here |
Dynamic balance is the equal distribution of weight on each side of the centerline so that when the assembly spins there is no tendency for it to move from side to side. Assemblies that are dynamically unbalanced may cause wheel shimmy.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heavy Spot |
| 2 | Centerline of Spindle |
| 3 | Corrective Weights |
| 4 | Add Balance Weights Here |