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Re: wheel balancing
Posted by 'raceinstructor' on 13 Dec 2008 @ 17:31

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raceinstructorJoined: August 2007
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My method is an old stub and hub assembly set up to horizontal in my workshop vice then balance using the static method as described by John.
If you feel really picky you can also check the rears this way.
As for the sticky weights these are the only way to go, centrifugal force keeps them in place and will not get knocked off or out of position in a wheel banging moment.
The ultimate would be an electronic dynamic balancing machine designed to work in the 0.5gr to 50gr range to cope with the very small imbalance levels given the wheel diameters.
Whilst this small amount of error seems negligible just remember what RPM your kart wheel attains at 70MPH in comparison to a car wheel on which a 20gr imbalance can be detected at 70MPH.
Anyone know of a small electronic machine?
Just as an aside having formerly worked as an installation trainer for a wheel balancing machine manufactured there are a large number of 'tyre fitters' out there that despite, in many cases of working in the tyre industry for many years still do not follow the correct method of mounting and balancing your wheels. For example how many 'Balanced' wheels have you seen with balance weights at 2 separate locations on the same edge of the wheel rim? A prime example of an incorrectly mounted wheel when fitting to the balancer.

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wheel balancing by 'buzzinrussell' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:01)

Re: wheel balancing by 'itpro' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:11)

Re: wheel balancing by 'DavyBoy' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:17)

Re: wheel balancing by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:21)

Re: wheel balancing by 'buzzinrussell' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:28)

Re: wheel balancing by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:48)

This is a total waste of time ! by 'DavyBoy' (12 Dec 2008 @ 17:06)

Re: This is a total waste of time ! by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 17:33)

Re: This is a total waste of time ! by 'b0son' (13 Dec 2008 @ 0:00)

Re: wheel balancing by 'DevonHawker' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:05)

Re: wheel balancing by 'Ditch' (12 Dec 2008 @ 20:03)

Re: wheel balancing by 'raceinstructor' << You are here!

Re: wheel balancing by 'alanrr' (13 Dec 2008 @ 18:47)

Re: wheel balancing by 'rotaxmxr' (13 Dec 2008 @ 19:31)

Re: wheel balancing by 'John' (14 Dec 2008 @ 8:05)

Re: wheel balancing by 'dth07' (14 Dec 2008 @ 9:31)

Re: wheel balancing by 'rotaxmxr' (14 Dec 2008 @ 12:00)

Re: wheel balancing by 'BanzaiBoy' (14 Dec 2008 @ 23:31)

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