Practice question

What is the difference between static and dynamic wheel unbalance?

  1. Static unbalance occurs when the vehicle is parked; dynamic occurs when moving
  2. Static unbalance causes wheel hop (up-and-down vibration); dynamic unbalance causes wheel shimmy (side-to-side vibration)
  3. Static unbalance is corrected with steel weights; dynamic is corrected by rotating tires
  4. Static unbalance affects FWD cars; dynamic unbalance affects RWD cars

Answer: B — Static unbalance causes wheel hop (up-and-down vibration); dynamic unbalance causes wheel shimmy (side-to-side vibration)

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