Wheel and Tire Radial and Lateral Run Out, Checking with Tire Dial Gauge

Wheel and Tire Radial and Lateral Run Out, Checking with Tire Dial Gauge

Checking Lateral Run Out

- Preload the tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

- Set up the 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 match mounting the tires. Refer to --> [ Matched Mounting ] Matched Mounting.

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

Checking Radial Run Out

- Preload the tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

- Set up the 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 match mounting the tires. Refer to --> [ Matched Mounting ] Matched Mounting.