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Method 2 (Relocate Tire On Wheel)

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NOTE: Rotating the tire on wheel is particularly effective when there is runout in both tire and wheel.
Fig 1: Checking Tire, Wheel And Hub Runout
G02656545Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on service dynamic balance machine.
  2. Check wheel radial runout (Fig 2 ) and lateral runout (Figure ).
    • STEEL WHEELS: Radial runout 0.040 in., Lateral runout 0.045 in. (maximum)
    • ALUMINUM WHEELS: Radial runout 0.030 in., Lateral runout 0.035 in. (maximum)
  3. If point of greatest wheel lateral runout is near original chalk mark, remount tire 180 degrees. Recheck runout, Refer to match mounting procedure.
    Fig 2: Checking Wheel Radial Runout
    G02656546Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.