Balancing a Tire
Grade 11th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 15 min· Auto Tech
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can demonstrate the proper steps for balancing a tire using a balancing machine.
Warm-Up Video
That Shop Teacher Guy · 3:57
Quick & Dirty: Tire Balancing
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
To properly balance a tire, you must first find a center ring that best fits the wheel's center.
- 2
When balancing steel wheels, use clip-on weights that are rounded on the back, and for aluminum wheels, use weights with a bigger clip and a flat back.
- 3
To ensure accurate weight placement, input the rim size and distance from the machine into the balancing machine.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the process of balancing a tire using a balancing machine, including the steps for selecting the correct adapter, entering wheel measurements, and applying weights. What considerations should be made for steel versus aluminum wheels?”
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