Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking

Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking

- Mount the wheel on the wheel balancer.

- Use the wheel balancing machine centering system (VAS 5271).

- Load the tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

- Slowly turn the wheel.

- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.






S Lateral run out
H Radial run out

- Compare the determined value with the specifications in the table.

• Peak values on the tire dial gauge due to small irregularities may be disregarded.

Specifications for Radial and Lateral Run Out on the Wheel






• If the measured value exceeds the specified value, no acceptable smooth running can be attained.