Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment

Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking

In this manual: Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment
General Paint Information — 128Towing Guide — 10Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment — 126Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control — 65Windshield Wiper/ Washer System — 9Exterior Lights, Switches — 1Interior Lights, Switches — 7Wiring — 51Refrrigerant R134a Servicing — 134
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Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine.

  • Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-.
  • Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm.
  • Turn the rim slowly.
  • Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.
S - Lateral Run-Out
H - Radial Run-Out
  • Compare determined value with specifications in the table. Refer to → Anchor.
Note Peak values on the Tire Dial Gauge due to small irregularities may be disregarded.
Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking

Specified Values for Radial and Lateral Run-Out on the Rim

Rim Radial Run-Out (mm) Lateral Run-Out (mm)
Steel wheel 0.5 0.5
Light alloy wheel 0.5 0.8
Note If the measured value exceeds the specified value, no acceptable smooth running can be attained.

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