Wheels and Tires: Testing and Inspection

WHEEL

Inspection

1.Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2.Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.





3.Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.

CAUTION:
DO NOT use center hole cone-type clamping machines to hold the wheel assembly during tire removal/installation or balancing or damage to the wheel paint, cladding or chrome may result. Use only rim-type or universal lug-type clamping machines to hold the wheel assembly during servicing.
a.Set dial indicator as shown.
b.Check runout, if the lateral runout (A) or radial runout (B)
exceeds the limit, replace wheel.