How to true a wheel

A beginners guide to bike repair

t.engle pt. # 6577280 4.25.2022

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How to true a wheel OBJECTIVE

FROM TACO-ED TO TRUE

Tools you will need Supplies

Remove W heel Step 1

1

Release air in tire Step 2

2
3

1

Remove tire Step 3

SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN
“HOW TO REMOVE A TIRE”
MANUAL. PT. # 4327927

Install dishing tool Step 4

11

Set dishing tool Step 5

2
1

Inspect with dishing tool Step 6

INSPECT

Install wheel on stand Step 7

1

Attach wheel to stand Step 8

Setting up truing stand Step 9

1. TIGHTEN THE LOWER
LOCKING KNOB

2.

2.
1.

Start spinning Step 10

1. SPIN WHEEL ON STAND 1.

2. ADJUST CALIPER KNOB
UNTIL SLIGHT CONTACT

2.

Find adjustment area Step 11

MARK WHERE THE
CALIPER MADE CONTACT

WITH THE WHEEL

Start adjusting Step 12

1.

1. POINT OF CONTACT

2

Repeat and Enjoy pt. # 6577280

REPEAT STEPS 5 - 12 UNTIL THE WHEEL IS STRAIGHT.
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL CYCLES TO GET THE WHEEL TRUE.

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