Wheels and Tires: Service Precautions

Service Precaution




Adhesive Wheel Balance Weight

The wheels of this model are not designed to mount the balance weight on the outer side of the wheel. Instead, mount the self-adhesive balance weight on the inner side of the wheels. Note the following service tips and install the weights securely.
- Use only self-adhesive wheel balance weights to balance the wheels of on the car.
- The wheels and weight must be 41 °F (5 °C) or above during installation.
- Do not damage the wheel when removing the balance weight.
- After removing the balance weight, remove the adhesive residue from the wheel using a degreasing cleaning agent.
- Remove dust and foreign material from the surface of the wheel and degrease the surface before applying the new balance weight.
- Use IPA (isopropyl alcohol) or brake cleaner as the degreasing agent, and let the surface dry thoroughly after degreasing.
- Peel off the backing from the balance weight with care, do not touch the adhesive surface. Place the balance weight on the wheel lengthwise to the wheel.
- Press the entire surface of the balance weight with 11.0 to 15.4 lbf (5 to 7 kg) of force so the balance weight's tape adheres to the wheel securely.
- Rock the balance weight lightly and make sure that it is properly secured to the wheel.
- Do not place one balance weight on top of another.
- When you cannot measure the amount of weight at the adhesion position with the wheel balance machine, take the amount of unbalance at the outer rim and calculate the amount of weight using the conversion factor below. Select the balance weight that is the closest to the calculation.

Conversion factor for the adhesion position: Front wheel: 2.9 Rear wheel: 2.5

Example: If the unbalance at the front rim is 15 grams, it is calculated as; 15 x 2.9 = 43.5 grams. Therefore, the unbalance is 43.5 grams.