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A poorly balanced wheel causes vibration, uneven tire wear and premature wear of the suspension. Follow these five steps to get an accurate result the first time. **1. Clean the wheel** Remove old weights, adhesive residue, dirt and stones stuck in the tread. Remove adhesive weights with a plastic scraper so the rim surface is not damaged. **2. Mount the wheel precisely** Choose the cone that matches the rim's centre bore, and check that the wheel sits fully against the machine's flange. A badly centred wheel gives a false reading, however accurate the machine is. **3. Choose weights that suit the rim** Clip-on weights exist for both steel and alloy rims, but with different flange profiles, so always use the type made for the rim. Adhesive weights are usually placed on the inner side of the rim, where they are not visible. Never refit a removed weight; always use a new one. **4. Calibrate the machine** Calibrate the machine as described in its manual, and always after the machine has been moved or if readings become inconsistent. **5. Check with a second spin** After fitting the weights, spin the wheel again. The job is done when the machine shows zero, or a value within tolerance, in both planes. If not, check the mounting and repeat the measurement. You will find the weights, tools and wheel balancers you need in one place.

A bolt that is too loose can work free; one that is overtightened can stretch or break. A torque wrench prevents both by tightening the bolt to the specified torque. These five points will help you choose. **1. Start from the specified torque** The vehicle or machine manufacturer's specification always applies. Choose a tool whose range comfortably covers that value. Accuracy is usually stated for the upper part of the range (for our digital tools, between 20% and 100% of the maximum), so the specified value should not fall at the very bottom of the range. **2. Choose the drive size** • **1/4"** – small fasteners, fine assembly (our wrenches: 2–24 Nm and 5–25 Nm) • **3/8"** – general assembly work (19–110 Nm) • **1/2"** – wheel bolts, suspension, brakes (40–210 Nm and 70–350 Nm) The exact torque for wheel bolts is specified by the vehicle manufacturer. **3. Mechanical or digital?** A mechanical torque wrench needs no battery. Our 3/8" wrench, for example, has ±4% accuracy and comes with a calibration certificate to ISO 6789 and ASME B107.14M. Digital tools show the measured torque on a display, warn with sound and light, and are accurate to ±2% clockwise. **4. Already have a good ratchet? An adapter is enough** The digital torque adapter (1/2", 10–200 Nm) fits between the ratchet and the socket and displays the tightening torque. A good choice if you already own a reliable 1/2" ratchet. **5. A torque screwdriver for fine work** For electronic and precision fasteners, use our digital torque screwdrivers (0.1–2 Nm and 1–10 Nm). A torque wrench is a measuring instrument: handle it with care, do not drop it, and have its accuracy checked as specified by the manufacturer.