Wheel Balancing: Inspection

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Proper wheel balance may be lost if the tire is repaired or if it wears. Check the tire for dynamic balance, and repair as necessary.
To check for dynamic balance, use a dynamic balancer. Drive in the balance weight on both the top and rear sides of the rim.
Some types of balancer can cause damage to the wheel. Use an appropriate balancer when adjusting the wheel balance.

Service limit: A

Balance weight for steel wheel;

2.16 mm (0.085 in)

Balance weight for aluminum wheel;

4.5 mm (0.177 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Balance Weight

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:

Use genuine balance weights.
Balance weights are available for use with any of 14- to 16-inch wheels.