Static balance Dynamic balance

Static balance Dynamic balance

Wheel tramp Wheel shimmy

A. Heavy spot. A. Heavy spot. B. Add balance weights here. B. Add balance weights here. C. Centre line of spindle. C. Centre line of spindle.

Static balance is the equal distribution of weight Dynamic balance is the equal distribution of weight on around the wheel. A statically unbalanced wheel will each side of the centre line so that when the wheel cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This spins there is no tendency for side to side movement. condition will eventually cause uneven tyre wear. A dynamically unbalanced wheel will cause wheel shimmy.