Static Balance

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Fig 1: Identifying Static Balance Pattern

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel circumference. The wheel balance weights (2) are positioned on the wheel in order to offset the effects of a heavy spot (3). Wheels that have static imbalance can produce a bouncing action called tramp.