Running gear, axles, steering

Balancing wheel, conditions

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Before you start balancing the wheels, the following requirements must be met.

Tyre pressure must be OK.

Tread must not be worn on one side. Tread depth should be at least 4 mm.

The tyre must not show any signs of damage, for example cuts, piercing, foreign bodies, etc. Wheel suspension and steering, including shock absorbers, must be in perfect condition.

You must have conducted a road test.

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