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Originally Posted by 142 Guy
The confusion relates to the function of the red dot. As you note, the red dot corresponds to the point of max radial run out on the tire. Rims will typically have a dimple or paint dot or sticker indicating the low point in the rims radial run out. You match the red dot to the dimple to minimize the total radial run out of the wheel.
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Most erudite - thank you.
I don't think there is any chance whatsoever of finding a dimple or paint dot or sticker indicating the low point on my (perhaps) 20 year old Audi A6 steel rims, much less so any of my 50-60 year old Volvo Amazon steel rims!
:-)
Alan