Michelin Demo

Truck Tire Service Manual

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RUNOUT TOLERANCES (Lateral & Radial) TMC TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION .095"* TMC RIM/WHEEL SPECIFICATION .070" Steel .030" Aluminum * Note: Vibrations can be felt on some vehicles with values lower than the stated specification. For best results, maintain radial and lateral runout less than .060" for the Tire/Wheel Assembly when possible. FRONT END ALIGNMENT TOE I TOE-IN TARGET : Steer: + 1/16" (+ 1.5 mm) : Drive & Trailer: ± 1/8" (± 3 mm) MEASUREMENT : J – I SYMPTOMS J : Feathered wear CAMBER POSITIVE CAMBER L K CAMBER TARGET : Steer (Static, Unloaded): 0° to 1/4° or 0 to 2.5 mm : Drive & Trailer: ± 1/4° or ± 0 to 2.5 mm MEASUREMENT : K – L SYMPTOMS : Shoulder wear : Pulling to the side with most positive camber CASTER POSITIVE CASTER CASTER TARGET : Steer only: Left + 3 1/2° Right + 4° MEASUREMENT : Alignment machine SYMPTOMS : Caster too low: Steering wander; slow or no return of steering wheel to center following a turn Front : Caster too high: Possible shimmy and/ or harsh ride; rapid return of steering wheel to center with possible overshoot : Pulls to side with least positive caster 120 Section Nine: Appendix

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