How to Correct Out of Round Tire Rims

Feeling the rumble from your car could mean more than just a very strong engine. No, you may be experiencing an out of round tire problem, also known as a runout. A tire or rim frequently becomes out of round when rolling from a bent rim or uneven wear on the tread. Correcting such a problem is usually best left to the professionals.

Instructions

1. Return to the mechanic if you recently had new tires installed or other tire maintenance. Sometimes out of round tire issues can be caused by faulty work on the tires.

2. Take your car to a professional to balance all four wheels. Doing this helps locate find and correct a mild out of round problem. Rebalance the tires regularly as the tread wears to ensure that the weight of the car is evenly distributed.

3. Replace or repair the offending tire. Severe out of round problems are expensive to repair. It is often cheaper to replace the tire than to try and reshape the out of round tire.

4. Use soapy water to check for an improperly seated tire. Deflate the tire, push the edges away from the rim. Pour soapy water onto the rim, inside of the tire. Reinflate the tire to 85 to 90 PSI and then let the air out to the desired pressure.