Tire Balance

This procedure covers balancing all four tires on a 2018-2024 Honda Accord to eliminate vibrations and ensure even tire wear.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Clip-on wheel weights × 1 — Assorted sizes as needed
• Adhesive wheel weights × 1 — Assorted sizes as needed

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake
2. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels if lifting front, or front wheels if lifting rear
3. Verify tire balancer machine is properly calibrated and operational
4. Inspect all tires for visible damage, embedded objects, or irregular wear before balancing

Procedure

1. 1

   Loosen wheel lug nuts
   With vehicle still on ground, use lug wrench or impact wrench to loosen all lug nuts on all four wheels approximately one full turn. Do not remove completely at this stage.
2. 2

   Lift and secure vehicle
   Lift one corner of the vehicle at a time using the floor jack at designated jacking points (reinforced frame rails). Once lifted, place jack stands under proper support points. Repeat for remaining three corners until all wheels are off the ground. Gently shake vehicle to verify stability on jack stands.
3. 3

   Remove wheels
   Remove the loosened lug nuts completely and set aside. Remove all four wheels and place them in order (front left, front right, rear left, rear right) to ensure they return to original positions. Mark wheels if necessary.
4. 4

   Inspect and clean wheel rims
   Inspect inner and outer wheel rim flanges for dirt, old adhesive, rust, or damage. Use wire brush to clean the rim surface where weights will be applied, especially the inner and outer balance weight mounting surfaces. Remove any old wheel weights using wheel weight pliers.
5. 5

   Mount first wheel on balancer
   Select the appropriate cone or adapter for the Accord's wheel center bore. Mount the wheel onto the balancer shaft, ensuring it sits flush against the cone. Thread on the balancer's retention nut and tighten securely. Enter wheel diameter and width specifications into balancer (17-inch or 19-inch depending on trim, typically 7.5-8 inches wide).
6. 6

   Perform initial balance measurement
   Lower the balancer hood or safety guard. Start the spin cycle and allow the balancer to complete its measurement. The machine will indicate the weight amount and location needed on both the inner and outer rim flanges.
7. 7

   Apply wheel weights
   Based on balancer readings, select appropriate weight sizes. For alloy wheels on the Accord, use adhesive weights on the inner barrel and clip-on or adhesive weights on the outer edge as needed. Position weights at the exact locations indicated by the balancer (typically at 12 o'clock position when wheel stops). Press adhesive weights firmly or clip on weights securely.
8. 8

   Verify balance
   Spin the wheel again on the balancer to verify balance is within acceptable range (typically 0.25 oz or less per side). If still out of balance, adjust weight positions or add/remove weight as indicated. Repeat until wheel is properly balanced.
9. 9

   Balance remaining wheels
   Remove the balanced wheel from the balancer. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the remaining three wheels, ensuring each is balanced to specification before removal from the machine.
10. 10

    Reinstall wheels
    Place each wheel back onto its original hub position. Thread lug nuts onto the studs by hand to prevent cross-threading. Using a star pattern, hand-tighten all lug nuts on each wheel before using any tools.
    Torque spec

    Wheel Lug Nuts108 Nm (80 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Lower vehicle and perform final torque
    Raise each corner slightly with the floor jack to remove weight from jack stands, then remove jack stands one at a time. Carefully lower vehicle completely to the ground. Using a calibrated torque wrench, tighten all lug nuts to specification in a star pattern (crossing pattern) on each wheel. Start at 50% torque, then proceed to 100% torque in the star pattern to ensure even seating.
    Torque spec

    Wheel Lug Nuts108 Nm (80 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Double-check that all lug nuts are torqued to 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) in a star pattern
2. Verify all wheel weights are securely attached and positioned correctly
3. Inspect wheels for any damage that may have occurred during the procedure

Verification

• Test drive vehicle at various speeds (30-70 mph) to verify vibrations have been eliminated
• Listen and feel for any unusual vibrations through steering wheel or seat
• Re-check lug nut torque after 50-100 miles of driving
• Visually inspect that all wheel weights remain attached after test drive

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