Static balancing

HOFMANN balance weights 711, 712, 713 and 717 are used, depending on the spoke nipple diameter. The balance weight is applied to the spoke nipple in the centre of the rim.

Dynamic balancing

The dynamic imbalance is often described as imbalance in two planes. The HOFMANN adhesive weights 715 and 716 are used to balance such an imbalance. The weights are applied to the narrow bead seat, either side of the spokes, if the adhesion surface has an inclination angle not greater than 15°. On adhesion surfaces with an inclination angle > 15° the centrifugal forces could reduce the retention of the adhesive weight. The balancing machine indicates the position and the weight size in grammes for both planes.

Spoked wheel balancing

The balance weight is clamped to the spoke nipple using the HOFMANN insertion tool no. 385/1. This is the only possibility of avoiding mounting errors. This HOFMANN tool transmits the necessary force for a secure and exact clamping of the weight. The use of other tools or weights, which are compressed with pliers only, may cause the balance weights to come loose or fly off during driving.