Wheel Balancing

What device is used to measure the rim width when balancing wheel assemblies

• Tape measure

• Vernier caliper

• Rim caliper

• Metal rule

When balancing alloy wheel assemblies, it is recommended the the rim mounting cone be fixed to the balancer shaft before the wheel is mounted

• True

• False

A conventional balancer needs THREE measurements to accurately calculate imbalance. These are?

• Rim runout

• Rim diameter

• Rim offset

• Rim width

If balancing multiple wheels of the same type - you'll need to re-enter the three required measurements into the machine for each wheel to be balanced

• True

• False

When balancing steel wheel assemblies, it is recommended that the rim mounting cone be fixed to the balancer shaft before the wheel is mounted

• True

• False