wheel limits

[Richard Tanimura]

I had some 17" OZ Racing wheels. One was out of round
sufficiently much that they could not balance the
tire/wheel combination. I could feel that it was lumpy
on the way home. Another was slightly out of round but
could be balanced. 

For me, being able to balance the wheel would
represent some kind of borderline for what is OK
highway driving. Autobahn and track is another thing. 

Your threshold may vary,

Rich

--- Greg Galinsky <nokian at aaahawk.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > What are the acceptable limits for wheels being
> out of round or having slight flat spots on the rim.
> > 
> > How much will affect ride, handling, comfort, tire
> wear?
> > TIA
> > Nick 
> 
> There is no exact answer to that question.  The
> diameter of the rim and 
> thus the sidewall profile will be the factors that
> would effectively be 
> the factors that determine what limits there are.  A
> low profile and a 
> larger diameter rim will have less sidewall to
> cushiona and flex; thus 
> transmitting the harshness from being bent or out of
> round.  A 1/4" out 
> of round in a 14" rim and tire may be fine with like
> a 195/60-14 tire; 
> but going to a 225/50-16, you will really feel the
> out of round.
> 
> The best answer may be; if you can feel it in the
> ride, most likely it 
> will affest the ride, handling and tire wear.
> 
> Greg Galinsky
> G & G Service
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