Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire and Wheel Balancing (Road Force Variation (RFV))

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Wheels/Tires / Wheels / Tire and Wheel Balancing (Road Force Variation (RFV))

ALL wheel/tire assemblies must have a RFV within spec before being mounted on vehicle.

Important:

If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification after match mounting, the tire must be returned to the tire manufacturer. DO NOT install tire/wheel assembly on a vehicle if it exceeds the RFV specification.

RFV is unrelated to tire balance.
RFV is identifying the stiff portion of the tire and determining if it is within spec.
If RFV is too high, it will result in a vibration condition.
Do not attempt to measure RFV on tires that have temporary flat spots. If necessary, drive the vehicle to relieve the flat spots.
Prior to measuring for RFV, the tires must be inflated to the specification on the label.

Passenger Cars (including Crossover Vehicles) = 18 lbs.
Truck Tires: (P) - metric = 24 lbs.
(LT) - metric = 35 lbs.

It is recommended that RFV measurements are made prior to installation of balance weights. Once adequate road force levels have been achieved, move on to balance the assembly.

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