Disc Wheel, Checking Radial And Lateral Run Out: Notes

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-- Mount the disc wheel on the wheel balancer.

-- Use the wheel balancing machine centering system VAS 5271.

-- Load the tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

-- Slowly turn the disc wheel.

-- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.

Fig 1: Identifying Areas To Check Wheel For Radial Run-Out & Lateral Run-Out

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S - Lateral run-out

H - Radial run-out

-- Compare determined value with specifications in the table. Refer to Specifications for Radial and Lateral Run-Out on Disc Wheel .

NOTE:

Peak values on the tire dial gauge due to small irregularities may be disregarded.