wheel balance
Rotation without wobble
Wheel balance is the even distribution of weight around a vehicle's wheel and tire assembly.
When wheels are out of balance, they vibrate at certain speeds, causing steering wheel shimmy and uneven tire wear.
Mechanics balance wheels by attaching small weights to the rim: The mechanic said I needed a wheel balance after hitting that pothole.
- tireLose strength or energy
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- rotationTurning on an axis
- spokeCommunicated verbally
- hubCentral connection point
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