Do My Wheels Need Balancing? Elysian Auto Service

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Do my wheels need balancing?


Have you ever had your wheels balanced? Many customers at some point will experience a serious vibration or shake while driving and assume they have an alignment or tire problem and that may be true, but often times your wheels are out of balance. Tires and wheels don’t have equal weight distribution, they will be heavier in spots. That is why the weight must be evenly distributed around the circumference of the wheel to make sure each tire rolls smoothly. Imagine one or a few of those weights getting worn down or falling off, which can happen over time. You can see how it can throw off the precise balance of the wheel very quickly. 

  

When you bring your vehicle into Elysian Auto and we do find an imbalance we will mount the tire on a balancing machine and then the wheel is spun while vibration measurements are taken. This process will tell the technician how much weight to add to the wheel and where to add it. Wheel balancing work is very precise and is achieved by attaching small weights to the wheel which are just fractions of ounces. Once the balance is completed things should return to smooth and normal as you get back on the road.


This can seem like a minor concern but it can have major repercussions like tire wear and ride vibration so don’t wait. We encourage our customers to get their wheels rebalanced every 15,000 miles to avoid problems before they happen. Also, remember snow and ice can have a similar effect by getting up into the wheel. If you regularly drive in tough conditions be sure to check them regularly. Contact Elysian Auto Service today if you have any questions or concerns. 507-267-4435

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