wheel balancing
Rotation smoothness adjustment
Wheel balancing is the process of equalizing the weight distribution around a vehicle's wheel and tire assembly.
Unbalanced wheels cause vibration, uneven tire wear, and stress on suspension components.
A technician spins the mounted tire on a machine that detects heavy spots, then attaches small weights to the rim to compensate: The mechanic recommended wheel balancing after I complained about steering vibration at highway speeds.
- tireLose strength or energy
- rotationTurning on an axis
- weightsHeavy objects for lifting
- hubCentral connection point
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
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