What is Road Force Balancing?

Road force balancing is a tire and wheel balancing process that simulates real driving conditions to ensure the smoothest possible ride. Unlike traditional wheel balancing, which only corrects imbalances by adding weights to the wheel, road force balancing also takes into account the forces that the tire experiences when it's on the road.

Here's how it works:

  • (1) Measuring Road Force:

    Our Hunter Road Force machine applies pressure to the tire with a roller to simulate the forces the tire experiences on the road. It measures variations in the stiffness of the tire and any unevenness in the tire or wheel assembly.

  • (2) Detecting Issues:

    The machine identifies areas where the tire may have high or low spots (runout) or where there is a variation in stiffness (force variation). These issues can cause vibrations and uneven tire wear.

  • (3) Correcting the Balance:

    The machine then provides recommendations for correcting the imbalance. This might involve rotating the tire on the wheel, adjusting the position of the tire relative to the wheel, or adding weights to specific areas.

  • (4) Final Adjustments:

    Once the corrections are made, the machine re-tests the tire to ensure that the balance is correct and that the road force has been minimized.

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