Balancing Tires

After you turn on the balancer, what must you need to ensure for accurate readings?

• calibration

• clip sizing

• rotational velocity

• safety cover operation

Prior to installing a wheel and tire in the balance machine, what should you do?

• polish the wheel

• remove the tire

• remove any weights

• roll the tire five times

What should you install in the wheel hub once the wheel is in the balancer?

• pin

• cone

• plug

• tape

What do you use to secure the wheel to the balancer?

• wing nut

• pressure cup and wing nut

• pressure bar

• security nut

Before you start up the balancer, what safety measure must be in place?

• wheel lock

• harmonizer

• equalizer

• hood

If the wheel isn't balanced, what should you do?

• nothing

• install wheel weights

• replace the tire

• hit the tire with a hammer

If the wheel is an aftermarket model or has no lip in the front, what kind of weights do you use?

• magnetic

• low center

• tape/stick-on

• low profile

When putting on clips, what do you need to consider?

• wheel contour

• weight size

• weight contour

• weight finish

Which wheels need to be balanced?

• all wheels

• only the drive wheels

• only the front

• only the rear

What would prevent you from following the traditional rotation patterns for tires?

• all season tires

• snow studs

• uneven wear

• different sizes on the front versus rear