Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Wheel and Tire Balancing
BALANCING WHEELS
There are 2 types of wheel and tire balance: static and dynamic.
Static balance is equal distribution of weight around wheel. Wheels that are statically unbalanced cause bouncing action called tramp. This condition
will eventually cause uneven tire wear.
Dynamic balance is equal distribution of weight on each side of wheel centerline so that when the tire spins there is no tendency for the assembly to
move from side to side. Wheels that are dynamically unbalanced may cause shimmy.
GENERAL BALANCE PROCEDURE
Deposits of mud, etc. must be cleaned from inside of rim.
WARNING: Stones should be removed from tread in order to avoid operator injury during spin balancing and to obtain good balance.
Tire should be inspected for any damage, then balanced according to equipment manufacturer's recommendation.
OFF-VEHICLE BALANCING
Most electronic off-vehicle balancers are more accurate than on-vehicle spin balancers. They are easy to use and give a dynamic (two-plane) balance.
Although they do not correct for drum or disc unbalance as does on vehicle spin balancing, this is overcome by their accuracy, usually to within 1/8
ounce.
ON-VEHICLE BALANCING
ON-vehicle balancing methods vary with equipment and tool manufacturers. Be sure to follow each manufacturer's instructions during balancing
operation.