Ausgewuchteter

Ausgewuchteter is a German adjective meaning “balanced” in the sense that mass distribution around an axis has been equalized. It is formed from ausgleichen, to balance, and is used primarily in technical and engineering contexts. The form ausgewuchteter is the masculine nominative singular, with other endings (ausgewuchtete, ausgewuchtetes, ausgewuchteten) used for different genders and cases. In practice, phrases like ein ausgewuchteter Reifen or ein ausgewuchteter Rad are common.

In automotive and mechanical contexts, ausgewuchteter Reifen refers to a wheel-tire assembly whose mass distribution has been corrected to minimize dynamic forces during rotation. Balancing can be static, addressing a single heavy spot, or dynamic, addressing irregular distribution around the axis. The typical procedure involves mounting the wheel on a balancing machine, spinning it to measure unbalance (Unwucht), and attaching counterweights to the rim. After adjustment, the wheel is re-spun to verify the result.

Benefits of a balanced wheel or component include reduced vibration, improved ride comfort and steering response, more uniform tire wear, and reduced stress on suspension components. A well-balanced setup can also contribute to better fuel efficiency and longer component life, especially at higher speeds.

Outside technical contexts, ausgewuchteter is rarely used to describe people or ideas; more common terms for general balance are ausgewogen or ausgeglichen. The related noun form for the process is das Auswuchten, the act of balancing. See also Unwucht, Auswuchten, and Unwuchtkorrektur.