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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.
  1. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on service dynamic balance machine.
  2. Check wheel radial runout ( Fig 1 ) and lateral runout ( Fig 2 ).
    • STEEL WHEELS: Radial runout 0.031 in., Lateral runout 0.031 in. (maximum)
    • ALUMINUM WHEELS: Radial runout 0.02 in., Lateral runout 0.025 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 1: Identifying Radial Runout
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    Fig 2: Identifying Lateral Runout
    G03489384Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.