How to Perform Tire Dynamic Balancing?
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To perform tire dynamic balancing, you need to prepare the tire and balancing weights as tools. The specific operation steps are as follows: 1. Mount the tire onto the dynamic balancing machine and secure it with clamps. 2. Measure the distance from the machine to the tire rim and input the corresponding value into the machine. 3. Use calipers to measure the width of the rim, and after obtaining the value, input the data into the machine. 4. Read the radius of the tire rim. 5. Press the Start button on the machine. The tire will rotate, and when it stops, the machine will display the tire deviation value. 6. Rotate the tire by hand. When the machine's inner side shows full bars, you can add the corresponding balancing weights to the inner side. 7. After the inner side is balanced, continue to rotate the tire by hand. When the outer side shows full bars, add the balancing weights to the outer side. 8. Press the Start button on the machine again. The tire will rotate, and after it stops, the machine will display two values, indicating that the dynamic balancing process is complete.
Speaking of wheel balancing, as someone who's been fixing cars for over a decade, I find it quite straightforward. First step is to remove the wheel – don't rush, make sure the jack is steady before loosening the bolts. Then mount the tire on the balancing machine; when it spins, it'll show where the imbalance is, usually along the rim edge. At this point, you need to identify the imbalance point and apply small lead weights as counterweights – both location and amount should follow the machine's instructions. The key is not to skimp on this small expense – regular balancing prevents severe vibration while driving, especially at highway speeds where it can damage the suspension. Beginners should use electronic balancing machines – manual hammer-on weights can lead to mistakes. Experience tells me you must balance whenever rims are deformed or new tires are installed, otherwise you'll get uneven tire wear and possibly worse fuel economy.
