How to Detect Wheel Hub Out-of-Roundness?

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MalachiDella
07/29/25 9:45pm
Methods for detecting wheel hub out-of-roundness: Use a jack to lift the wheel off the ground and spin it quickly. If there is any wobbling, it indicates the wheel hub is out-of-round, and it's best to perform dynamic balancing. No wheel hub is perfectly round; if it's only slightly out-of-round, there may be no symptoms and it won't affect normal driving. However, if the wheel hub is significantly out-of-round, it can first wear out the bearings and easily damage the half-shaft, leading to sealing issues between the tire and the wheel hub, which may cause slight air leakage. Out-of-round wheel hubs can also cause significant impact on the chassis suspension, and in severe cases, may lead to deformation or even breakage of the suspension control arms. To check for wheel hub out-of-roundness, you must go to a 4S shop or a professional auto repair shop and have the technicians use professional equipment for detection. If the wheel hub is out-of-round, it cannot be repaired and must be replaced directly.
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