Wheel/Tire Balancing Procedure

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-- Let the wheel/tire turn on the balancing machine.

-- Check the run of the characteristic lines on the sidewall of the tire in the area of the rim flange.

-- Check the tire wear pattern while the wheel/tire is turning.

NOTE: In the event of one-sided wear, flat spots from braking or severe wear spots, smooth running cannot be achieved by balancing. In this case, the tire must be replaced.

-- Check the run-out on the wheel/tire. If the wheel with tire runs untrue although there are no flat spots, a radial or lateral run-out may be the cause.

-- Check wheel with tire for radial- and lateral run-out. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE RADIAL AND LATERAL RUN OUT, CHECKING WITH TIRE DIAL GAUGE .

-- If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified tolerance, balance the wheel and tire.

NOTE:

Do not use more than 60 grams of weight per wheel.

If more weight is necessary, a smoother running can achieved by matched mounting of the tire. Matched mounting of tire. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES, MATCHING .

The display in the balancing machine should show 0 grams.

Road Force Measurement System VAS 6230A can be inserted as an alternative to matching. Refer to VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM .

-- Install the wheel on the vehicle.

-- First, tighten the lowest wheel bolt by hand to approximately 30 Nm.

-- Tighten the remaining wheel bolts diagonally to approximately 30 Nm. This process centers the wheel on the wheel hub.

-- Lower vehicle onto its wheels.

-- Now use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel bolts diagonally to the specified tightening specification.