Persistent wheel imbalance
7/25/13, 06:03 AM
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Had my Track Package car on a lift last weekend. Noticed the left rear wheel on inside edge was counter balanced from the factory. Meaning there was weights in more than one place on the inside edge. Was taught at Tech school that this was a major no no... But luckily no vibration for me... Fingers Crossed...
7/25/13, 10:07 AM
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I think what part of it means is if they had to install a second set of weights they missed the placement of the first set in the right location. Now they're countering with more unneeded weight to achieve the proper balance. I don't know if too much weight is needed in one area that tape weights can't cover, then two balance area's are used is a factor.
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7/25/13, 10:12 AM
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How much weight is considered to be too much?
When I had mine rebalanced I went from a nice row of about 8 small weights to 3 big clunkers on one of the wheels.
When I had mine rebalanced I went from a nice row of about 8 small weights to 3 big clunkers on one of the wheels.
7/25/13, 05:13 PM
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The shop I worked in always remounted the tire if they had more than 4.5-5 oz. in one spot.
Tires and wheels normally get balanced in two locations. One is done for both sides of the rim. On older steel wheels, the weights were placed on the outside edges, on both tire bead areas. With the newer aluminum wheels and the offsets they have, weights may b placed on both areas. One being on the inner edge of the rim and the other being on the outer edge near the spokes. These weight locations are normally not at the same clocked position nor are they the same amount of weight. The wider the tire, the more critical this balance is.
Just remember, every tire and wheel combo will be different. There should be only two (inner and outer) weight locations on any wheel that is properly balanced.
Tires and wheels normally get balanced in two locations. One is done for both sides of the rim. On older steel wheels, the weights were placed on the outside edges, on both tire bead areas. With the newer aluminum wheels and the offsets they have, weights may b placed on both areas. One being on the inner edge of the rim and the other being on the outer edge near the spokes. These weight locations are normally not at the same clocked position nor are they the same amount of weight. The wider the tire, the more critical this balance is.
Just remember, every tire and wheel combo will be different. There should be only two (inner and outer) weight locations on any wheel that is properly balanced.
7/26/13, 05:32 AM
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Wasn't my car though!
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