Balance all four tires on a wheel balancer to eliminate vibration and ensure even tire wear on the 2016-2024 Hyundai Tucson 2.5L I4 AWD.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Adhesive wheel weights (assorted) × 1 — Use appropriate weight sizes as needed
• Clip-on wheel weights (assorted) × 1 — Match to wheel rim width

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid surface and engage parking brake
2. Ensure tires are cold and note current tire pressures for all four tires
3. Loosen all wheel lug nuts approximately one turn while vehicle is on ground
4. Lift vehicle at manufacturer-specified jacking points and support on four jack stands
5. Remove all wheel lug nuts and remove all four wheels from vehicle

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect and clean wheel rim
   Inspect the first wheel for bent rims, damage, or excessive runout. Use wire brush to clean the inner and outer bead seating areas of the rim where weights will be applied. Remove any old adhesive residue from previous weights. Check that tire is properly seated on rim.
2. 2

   Mount wheel on balancer
   Select the appropriate centering cone for the Tucson's wheel center bore. Mount the wheel securely on the balancer spindle with the outside face outward. Hand-tighten the retention nut to secure wheel, ensuring it is centered and seated flush against the cone.
3. 3

   Input wheel dimensions
   Enter the wheel diameter (typically 17, 18, or 19 inches for this model), wheel width, and distance from balancer to weight placement surface into the computerized balancer. Verify these measurements match the actual wheel specifications. The 2016-2024 Tucson typically uses 235/55R19, 235/60R18, or 225/60R17 tire sizes depending on trim level.
4. 4

   Perform initial balance spin
   Lower the balancer hood or safety guard and initiate the spin cycle. Allow the balancer to complete its full measurement cycle without interruption. The machine will indicate the weight amount and position needed for both the inside and outside of the rim.
5. 5

   Apply wheel weights
   Rotate the wheel by hand to the first position indicated by the balancer (typically marked at 12 o'clock position when stopped). Install the specified weight at the inside barrel position using clip-on or adhesive weights as appropriate for the wheel type. Rotate to the second position and install the outer weight. For alloy wheels, use adhesive weights on the inside barrel; for steel wheels, clip-on weights may be used on the rim flange.
6. 6

   Verify balance and fine-tune
   Perform a verification spin to confirm the wheel is balanced within acceptable limits (typically less than 0.25 oz imbalance). If the balancer indicates additional correction is needed, add or reposition weights as directed and re-spin until balanced. Remove wheel from balancer once properly balanced.
7. 7

   Repeat for remaining wheels
   Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each of the remaining three wheels. Maintain organization by keeping each wheel with its corresponding position marking if wheels were marked during preparation.
8. 8

   Reinstall wheels on vehicle
   Mount each wheel back onto its original hub position if maintaining rotation pattern. Install all lug nuts by hand, threading them on in a star/cross pattern to ensure even seating. Use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts to specification in a star pattern: tighten each nut partially in sequence, then make a second pass to bring all nuts to full torque specification.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Lower vehicle and final torque check
   Carefully lower vehicle from jack stands back to the ground. With vehicle weight on all four wheels, perform a final torque verification of all lug nuts using torque wrench in star pattern to confirm all are at 140 Nm (103 lb-ft).
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Adjust tire pressures
    Check and adjust tire pressure on all four tires to the specification listed on the driver's door jamb placard (typically 35 PSI for the Tucson). Ensure all valve caps are reinstalled.

Reassembly

1. Verify all lug nuts are torqued to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) in star pattern
2. Confirm all valve stem caps are installed
3. Store wheel balancing equipment and return wheel weight inventory to proper storage

Verification

• Test drive vehicle at various speeds (25-65 mph) to verify elimination of vibration that was present before balancing
• Verify no steering wheel shake or seat vibration at highway speeds
• Confirm all wheels spin freely without rubbing or unusual noise
• Re-check lug nut torque after first 50-100 miles of driving

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