Inspection

ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY


Inspection


ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance machine.





b. Set dial indicator as shown in the figure.
c. If the lateral deflection (A) or vertical deflection (B) for radial runout value exceeds the limit, replace aluminum wheel.

Limit
A: Refer to "Road Wheel". Specifications
A: Refer to "Road Wheel". Specifications

STEEL WHEEL
1. Check tires for were and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, clacks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.





b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustration.
c. Set each dial indicator to "0".
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.

Lateral runout limit (A): (1+2)/2
Radial runout limit (B): (3+4)/2

f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum negative value. Add the two values to determine total runout.

CAUTION:
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.

Limit
A: Refer to "Road Wheel". Specifications
B: Refer to "Road Wheel". Specifications

g. If the total runout value exceeds limit, replace steel wheel.