A shaking steering wheel or uneven tyre wear can make a drive uncomfortable. Proper wheel balancing can help bring back a smoother ride.
What Wheel Balancing Does
A wheel and tyre need to turn evenly as the vehicle moves. If the weight is not spread evenly around the wheel, you may feel a shake through the steering wheel or seat. Small weights are added to the wheel to bring the weight into balance.
This can make the wheel turn more evenly and reduce unwanted movement while driving. Wheel balancing is different from wheel alignment. Alignment deals with wheel position, while balancing deals with how evenly the wheel and tyre turn.
Services Include
- Wheel balance check
- Tyre balance check
- Wheel weight check
- Balance weight fitting
- Old weight removal
- Wheel condition check
- Tyre condition check
- Front wheel check
- Rear wheel check
- Wheel fitting check
- Final balance check
- Road test when needed
The work focuses on the wheel and tyre as they turn together. If a tyre or wheel has another problem, that issue may need attention as well.
A Smoother Ride
A wheel that is not balanced can create a shake that becomes more noticeable as speed rises. You may feel it in the steering wheel, floor, or seat.
Once the weight is set correctly, the wheel can turn with less unwanted movement. This can make normal driving feel more comfortable.
Where the Shake Comes From
A shaking vehicle does not always have a wheel balance problem. Tyre damage, a bent wheel, worn parts, or other issues can create a similar feeling.
That is why the wheel and tyre should be looked at when a new shake appears. Finding the real cause saves you from having work done that will not fix the problem.
Signs Your Wheels May Need Balancing
A shake at certain speeds is one of the most common signs. You may notice it through the steering wheel at first, while a rear wheel problem may be felt more through the seat or floor.
Uneven tyre wear can also appear over time. If the vehicle feels smooth at one speed but starts to shake at another, a balance check may be worth considering.
After a Tyre Change
New tyres can change the weight around a wheel. Even a small difference can affect how the wheel turns.
Balancing is normally part of fitting a tyre to a wheel. It gives the new tyre the best chance to turn smoothly from the start.
Wheels, Tyres and Balance
The wheel and tyre work as one when the vehicle moves. A problem with either one can affect the way the whole unit turns.
A balance check also gives you a chance to spot damage, missing weights, or tyre wear. If something else is wrong, it can be dealt with before it causes more trouble.
Get Your Wheels Balanced
Fine Parts Automotive Inc provides wheel balancing for vehicles with shaking, uneven tyre wear, or changes in ride comfort.
If your steering wheel shakes at certain speeds or your vehicle no longer feels smooth, contact the business to discuss the problem.
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