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Re: Wheel size input on tire balancing - markings or measurement?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/14/2003

the stamping should indicate bead seat width, the calipers will measure weight position. In most cases, close enough as the balancer is probably only good to +/- 1/8 oz. I use the stamped size on steel wheels, add 1/2 inch for alloy. What would you use if you ... Login to read more.