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Wheel RUNOUT
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Wheel RUNOUT
Jack up the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
Measure the wheel runout with a dial indicator as illustrated.
Replace the wheel if the wheel runout exceeds the limit.
WHEEL RUNOUT SPECIFICATION
Limit
Radial
Axial
Runout mm (in)
Aluminum
0.3 (0.012)
0.3 (0.012)
Steel
0.9 (0.035)
1.4 (0.055)
Fig 1: Checking Wheel Runout
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.