Getting Started: Measuring Lateral Runout of a Wheel Assembly

This is a new series we're calling, Getting Started. This is intended for our first semester students who come with a wide range of experiences. The topic today, measuring lateral runout of a wheel assembly. Vibration concerns are common place in the automotive industry. It's important for technicians getting started to acknowledge that there is more depth to wheel/tire vibrations beyond the tire/wheel balancing machine. This video reviews measuring lateral runout of a wheel assembly.

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[ikaros]

Have a brand new rv with severe steering wheel vibration on an E450 chassis- rebalanced front tires only off by 1.25 oz ea any recommendations? Great video thanks!

[thagreat]

Where are you guys located? I have issue with my car

[nickayivor]

PRODIGY Adam's Analysis
Thank you very much helpful information video
PRODIGY Adam's Analysis
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[alexz]

Will Runout be visible on a balancer without using a dial gauge?