Is the Impact Significant if Rear Wheels Are Not Balanced?
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The impact of not balancing the rear wheels depends on whether they are drive wheels. If the rear wheels of a motor vehicle are not drive wheels and only serve a load-bearing function, there is essentially no impact on them. However, if the vehicle is four-wheel drive and the wheel balance data becomes disordered after tire repair, it can cause unstable driving and create potential safety hazards. Definition of Wheel Balancing: Wheel balancing refers to the weight deviation between the tire and the steel rim. This manifests when driving, causing the steering wheel to shake, typically within a specific speed range, such as between 60-80 km/h. Below 60 km/h or above 80 km/h, this issue usually does not occur. Principle of Wheel Balancing: Wheel balancing generally refers to the balance between the wheels during vehicle operation. The need for balance weights arises because the mass distribution across different parts of a tire cannot be perfectly uniform during manufacturing. When the car wheels rotate at high speeds, this can lead to dynamic imbalance, which is reflected in the steering wheel, causing it to shake or vibrate. To address this issue, counterweights are added to the wheels to ensure a perfect balance state even during high-speed driving.
