Checking Radial Run-Out

-- Load the Tire Dial Gauge VAG 1435 approximately 2 mm.

-- Set up Tire Dial Gauge VAG 1435 on the tire tread.

Fig 1: Checking Radial Run-Out

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-- Slowly rotate the wheel.

-- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.

NOTE: If the difference is greater than 1 mm, the radial run-out is too great.

In this case, radial run-out can be reduced by matched mounting of the tire, refer to MATCHING .