Wheels: Testing and Inspection

Checking the radial and lateral runout





The measuring points for radial and lateral runout on the inside of the wheel are given in the following drawing (dimension "a").
Maximum permissible radial runout and lateral runout of the light alloy wheels = 0.7 mm.
Maximum permissible radial runout and lateral runout of the wheel with tire = 1.25 mm. Values less than 1.0 mm - better around 0.5 mm - are desirable.

Important: Straightening and welding work on light alloy wheels is not permissible.





Note Use a tire measuring gauge - e.g. V.A.G. 1435 - to measure wheels without tires and wheels with tires.