Wheel balancing (VW Polo 4)

Serially produced wheels are balanced at the factory. Balancing is necessary to compensate for uneven weight distribution and inaccuracies in the material used to manufacture the wheels. During operation, the imbalance becomes noticeable due to the occurrence of transverse oscillations of the vehicle axle and vibrations. At the same time, the steering wheel begins to shake at high speeds.

Typically, the vibration occurs within a certain range of driving speeds and stops again at lower or higher vehicle speeds.

Over time, these imbalances can cause damage to suspension ball joints, steering gear and shock absorbers, as well as tire treads.

After each tire repair or replacement, the wheels must be balanced, since as a result of wear and after repair, the distribution of mass and material of the tires changes.

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