Volkswagen Touran Quiz
Wheel and Tire Guide Information

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

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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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