Wheels: Testing and Inspection

Wheel Balancing

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:
The balance weight for the outside of the wheel uses an adhesive type weight. Change the setting of the wheel balancer to an adhesive type weight.

1) Remove the balance weights.

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage the wheel.
^ Completely remove the double-sided tape of the adhesive weight from the wheel.

2) Using the wheel balancer, measure wheel balance.
3) Select a weight close to the value measured by wheel balancer.

CAUTION:
Use SUBARU genuine balance weights.











4) Install the selected weight to the point designated by the wheel balancer.

CAUTION:
^ Degrease the wheel surface where the adhesive type weight will be applied.
^ Press the adhesive type weight by 25 N (2.5 kgf, 5.6 lb) or more per 5 g (0.18 oz) for more then 2 seconds and attain full adhesion.
^ The total weight of all adhesive weight on models with transmitters (tire pressure sensor) is to be 120 g (4.23 oz) or less.

5) Using the wheel balancer, measure the wheel balance again. Check that wheel balance is correctly adjusted.

NOTE:
Knock-on type balance weights for aluminum wheels are available for use with any 15 to 18 inch wheels.