Patent ID: 6170324
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
A method for minimizing a radial runout of a tire and rim assembly, the rim having an outer rim and a disk attached to the outer rim, by threaded fasteners, the method comprising the steps of locating a position of maximum radial runout and measuring an amount of maximum radial runout; loosening the treaded fasteners; providing a device for precisely moving the disk relative to the outer rim, moving the disk radially toward the position of maximum radial runout; and then tightening the threaded fasteners thereby securely attaching the disk to the tire and outer rim of the assembly; andwherein the step of providing a device for precisely moving the disk relative to the outer rim is characterized by the steps of removing two threaded fasteners;moving the disk radially toward the position of maximum radial runout a distance about one-half the measured runout amount; andreplacing each of the removed two threaded fasteners with a taper bolt, the taper of these bolts providing a surface to precisely move the disk relative to the outer rim after loosening remaining threaded fasteners attaching the disk to the outer rim.