Wheels: Testing and Inspection

Wheel Balancing

REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the balance weights.
2. Using the dynamic balancing, measure wheel balance.








3. Select a weight close to the value measured by dynamic balancing.
4. Install the selected weight to the point designated by dynamic balancing.
5. Using the dynamic balancing, measure wheel balance again. Check that wheel balance is correctly adjusted.

INSPECTION
1. Proper wheel balance may be lost if the tire is repaired or if it wears. Check the tire for dynamic balance, and repair as necessary.
2. To check for dynamic balance, use a dynamic balancer. Drive in the balance weight on both the top and rear sides of the rim.
3. Some types of balancer can cause damage to the wheel. Use an appropriate balancer when adjusting the wheel balance.





4. Use genuine balance weights.

CAUTION:
^ 55g (1.94 oz.) weight used with aluminum wheel is not available.
^ Balance weights are available for use with any of 14- to 16-inch wheels.

Service limit: A
Weight for steel wheel; 2.16 mm (0.085 inch)
Weight for aluminum wheel; 4.5 mm (0.177 inch)