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Checking radial and lateral runout on wheel
Checking radial and lateral runout on wheel
–  Mount the wheel on the wheel balancer.
–  Use the wheel balancing machine centring system -VAS 5271-.
–  Preload tyre gauge about 2 mm.
–  Slowly rotate the wheel.
   
–  Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.
S - Lateral runout
H - Radial runout
–  Compare the measured values with the specifications in the table → Anchor.
  Note
Extreme values on the tyre gauge due to small irregularities may be disregarded.
  N44-0231
Specifications for radial and lateral runout on wheel
WheelRadial runout (mm)Lateral runout (mm)
Steel wheel0.50.5
Alloy wheel0.50.8

  Note
If the measured value exceeds the specification, acceptably smooth running cannot be attained.
   

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