S2000 L4-2.2L (2004)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Adhesive Wheel Balance Weight
The wheels of this model are not designed to mount the balance weight on the outer side of the wheel. Instead, mount the self-adhesive balance weight on
the
inner side of the wheels. Note the following service tips and install the
weights securely.
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Use only self-adhesive wheel balance weights to balance the wheels of the car.
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Note that the wheels and weight must be 41 °F (5 °C) or above during installation.
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Do not damage the wheel when removing the balance weight.
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After removing the balance weight, remove the adhesive tape from the wheel using the degreasing cleaning agent.
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Remove dust and foreign material from the adhesion surface of the wheel and degrease the surface before adhering the balance weight.
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Use the IPA (isopropyl alcohol) or brake cleaner as the degreasing agent and let the surface dry thoroughly after degreasing.
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Peel off the release paper from the balance weight with care not to touch the adhesive surface of the paper. Set the balance weight on the wheel in
the position shown below with its longitudinal side parallel with the side end of the wheel.
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Press on the entire surface of the balance weight with 5 to 7 kg of force so the adhesive tape of the balance weight adheres to the wheel securely.
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Rock the balance weight lightly and be sure that it adheres to the wheel securely.
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When it is necessary to set two balance weights on a wheel, take care not to set one weight on another.
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When it is hard to measure the amount of weight at the adhesion position with the wheel balance machine, take the amount of unbalance at the
outer rim and calculate the amount of weight using the conversion factor below. Select the balance weight that is the closest to the calculation.
Conversion factor for the adhesion position:
Front wheel: 2.9
Rear wheel: 2.5
Example:
If the unbalance at the front rim is 15 grams, it is calculated as; 15 x 2.9 = 43.5 gr.
Therefore, the unbalance is 43.6 grams.
