How to use Dish tool ?

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE – WHEEL COMPARISON TOOL (DISH TOOL)

1. Position the tool
Place the tool tips on the rim.
• Adjust the center point until it contacts the axle (hub).
• Tighten to lock the measurement.

2. Flip the tool
• Remove the tool.
• Rotate it to the opposite side of the wheel.
• Place it back on the rim.

3. Check the result
• If the center point makes equal contact → the wheel is centered.
• If it does not make contact or there is a gap → the wheel is off-center.

 

Adjustment procedure

• If, during the comparison, the tool makes proper contact on the upper side and shows a gap on the lower side, the wheel is identified as off-center.
• In this condition, the rotation of Group 1 and Group 2 must be increased until equality is achieved on both sides.
• The adjustment must be carried out gradually, checking again with the tool after each correction.

Adjustment principle

• Increasing the rotation on one side will cause that side of the wheel to move inward.
  
  

Reference rotation values

• 1. Reference rotation values

  Front wheels
  • For front wheels, it is extremely common for the rotation values to be equal across all groups.

  Example:
  • Group 1 = 10
  • Group 2 = 10
  • Group 3 = 10
  • Group 4 = 10

  • In some models, the following configuration may also occur:

  Example:
  • Group 1 = 10
  • Group 2 = 10
  • Group 3 = 9
  • Group 4 = 9

  • This variation is normal depending on the rim type.

  Rear wheel
  • For rear wheels, there is a significant difference between the groups.

  Example:
  • Group 1 = 30
  • Group 2 = 30
  • Group 3 = 15
  • Group 4 = 15

  • This occurs because the rear wheel has one side with higher tension, creating a geometry where one side is flatter than the other.

  Important note
  • The values shown are for reference only.
  • They do not represent actual adjustment values.
  • Testing and verification must always be carried out according to the rim and the specific setup.