Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral Run Out Checking, using a Tire Dial Gauge

Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral Run Out Checking, using a Tire Dial Gauge

Checking lateral run out

- Load the tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

- Set up tire dial gauge on the side wall of the tire.






- Slowly rotate the wheel.

- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.

• If the difference is greater than 1.3 mm, the lateral run-out is too great.

In this case, lateral run out can be reduced by matched mounting of the tire. Refer to => [ Wheels and Tires, Matching ] Wheels and Tires, Matching.

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

Checking radial run out

- Load the tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

- Set up tire dial gauge on the tire tread.






- Slowly rotate the wheel.

- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.

• If the difference is greater than 1 mm, the radial run out is too great.

In this case, radial run out can be reduced by matched mounting of the tire. Refer to => [ Wheels and Tires, Matching ] Wheels and Tires, Matching.