Tire and Wheel Balance

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIRE AND WHEEL BALANCE
Balancing need is indicated by vibration in seats, floor pan, or steering wheel. The vibration will be noticed mostly when driving over 96 km/h (60 mph) on a smooth road.
It is recommended that a two plane dynamic balancer be used when a wheel and tire assembly require balancing. Static balancing equipment should only be used when a two plane balancer is not available.





This vehicle is equipped with wheels that do not have a flange on the outer face. For this reason clip-on wheel weights can not be used on the outer face of the wheel but can be used on the inner face. When balancing the wheels, stick on weights must be used in place of the clip-on weights on the outer face on the wheel. The stick on weights must be located on the wheel as indicated in.

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For static imbalance, find the location of the heavy spot causing the imbalance. Counter balance the wheel and tire directly opposite the heavy spot. Determine weight required to counterbalance the area of imbalance. Place half of this weight on the inner rim flange and the other half on the rim between the outer face and the weld using tape on wheel weights. and. Off-vehicle balancing is necessary.
Wheel balancing can be accomplished with either on or off vehicle equipment. When using on-vehicle balancing equipment, remove the opposite wheel/tire.