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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 and lateral runout. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
    • STEEL WHEELS: Radial runout 0.040 in, Lateral runout 0.045 in. (average-maximum)
    • ALUMINUM WHEELS: Radial runout 0.030 in, Lateral runout 0.035 in. (average-maximum)
  3. If point of greatest wheel lateral runout is near original chalk mark, remount tire 180 degrees. Recheck runout or match mount, (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Fig 1: Radial Runout
GC0025738Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - DIAL INDICATORS
2 - MOUNTING CONE
3 - SPINDLE SHAFT
4 - WING NUT
5 - PLASTIC CUP
6 - WHEEL
Fig 2: Lateral Runout
GC0025739Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - DIAL INDICATORS
2 - MOUNTING CONE
3 - SPINDLE SHAFT
4 - WING NUT
5 - PLASTIC CUP
6 - WHEEL