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Important: Always read and follow the information box instructions.
Setting Wheel Dimensions (DIM)
Before a wheel can be balanced, wheel dimensions
must be entered into the computer.
Definition of Dimensions (DIM)
A = Offset
The distance measured from the bal-
ancer (“0” on the offset arm) to the inner
plane of the rim (inner weight location).
W = Width
The width of the wheel at the rim
flanges, measured with the calipers as
shown in figure 12A.
Note:
Only use calipers provided by the wheel bal-
ancer manufacturer because others may not be the
same.
D = Diameter
The diameter of the wheel as indi-
cated on the tire.
Note:
A thick flange, on some aluminum wheels, can
effect the measured diameter. For example, a 16-inch
rim can have a measured diameter of 15.5-inches.
Figure 11 - A, W, and D Tire Dimensions
Basic Wheel Data Entry
1.
Select the
Clip 1 or T1 -Tape
weight location and
the
T3 - Tape or Clip 2
weight location.
2.
Position offset arm at clip weight location; wait for
BEEP (A & D enters automatically).
3.
Return offset arm to home position.
4.
Use caliper and measure rim width.
5.
Enter caliper measurement into W on balancer.
6.
Lower hood and spin wheel.
Entering Wheel Dimensions Manually
Note:
To manually enter the A2 offset, press SHIFT A.
To manually enter the D2 offset, press SHIFT D.
Wheel Offset - A
1.
Press the A (wheel offset) key.
2.
Position offset arm at weight location on wheel
and read the number on the offset arm gauge, at the
cabinet (this is the correct offset A DIM).
3.
Use the keypad to enter the measurement.
Wheel Diameter - D
1.
Press the D (wheel diameter) key.
2.
Inspect mounted tire sidewall to determine the
exact diameter that is printed on the tire.
3.
Use the keypad to enter the D (Diameter DIM) to
match the tire sidewall size.
Wheel Width - W
1.
Press the W (wheel width) key.
2.
Use the plastic calipers provided with the wheel
balancer to measure the wheel width.
Figure 12A - Caliper Location Diagrams
Figure 12B - Caliper Placement On Wheel
3.
Use the keypad to enter the W (Width DIM) to
match the measured caliper width of the mounted rim.
Note:
Information entered into balancer for A, W, and
D can be changed at anytime during the balancing pro-
cedure. Follow instructions for entering the measure-
ments manually. The balancer will recalculate weights
and positions based on the new measurements.
Steel Wheels
Alloy Wheels
