Wheel Balancing
Wheel balancing evens out the weight around a wheel and tyre so it spins smoothly without vibration.
What is Wheel Balancing?
Small weights are clipped or stuck to the rim on a balancing machine. Balancing is done when tyres are fitted and is recommended when vibration appears. There are static and dynamic balancing: dynamic balancing corrects both up-and-down hop and side-to-side wobble, which is what most machines do.
How it works
The machine spins the wheel, finds the heavy spot and shows where to add weight to cancel it.
Why it matters for your car
Unbalanced wheels cause steering wheel shake at certain speeds and wear suspension parts. Lost balance weights, mud inside the rim or a damaged tyre are common reasons why a balanced wheel starts to vibrate again.
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