K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1997)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Balancing Tire and Wheel
GENERAL INFORMATION
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing, static and dynamic. Static balance is the equal distribution of weight to the inboard and outboard rim
flanges (splitting) at one location on the wheel. Assemblies that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This condition
will eventually cause uneven tire wear.
Dynamic balance is the distribution of weight on each side of the centerline so that when the assembly spins there is no tendency for the assembly to
move from side to side. Assemblies that are dynamically unbalanced may cause wheel shimmy.
GENERAL BALANCE PRECAUTIONS
Deposits of foreign material must be cleaned from the inside of the wheel. Stones should be removed from the tread in order to avoid operator injury
during spin balancing and to obtain a good balance. The tire should be inspected for any damage, then balanced according to the equipment
manufacturer's recommendations.
OFF-VEHICLE BALANCING
When balancing tire and wheel assemblies off the vehicle, use a balancer that pilots the wheel by the center hole (not the wheel bolt) if possible.
Always follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Some electronic off-vehicle balancers are more accurate than the on-vehicle spin balancers,
but do not correct for rotor unbalance. If the vibration is not corrected by the off-vehicle balance, an on-vehicle balance may also be needed.
ON-VEHICLE BALANCING
