The Importance of Tyre Balancing

Service	Purpose	When to Get It	Benefits
Tyre Balance	Corrects weight imbalances of your tyres	According to your manufacturer's suggested maintenance schedule If your floor, seat, or steering wheel vibrates After changes to your tyres (e.g., new tyre install, rotation, or flat repair)	Smoother ride, helps promote even wear on your tyres
Wheel Alignment	Adjusts tyre angles for contact with the road	According to your manufacturer's suggested maintenance schedule If your car is pulling to one side If you experience a crooked steering wheel If you notice uneven tyre wear After installing new tyres	Smoother ride, helps tyres wear evenly and maximize tyre life

What Is Tyre Balancing?

Tyre balancing (also known as wheel balancing) corrects uneven weight distribution in the wheels by adding small metal weights. Tyres are naturally imperfect and may not be the same. Damage from potholes, curbs, or a rough road can further increase the differences. If you leave your car parked for extended periods without moving it, the tyres might develop flat spots that cause imbalances.

When your tyres aren’t quite balanced, it can affect your driving experience and eventually impact other systems, like your suspension. That’s why having your tyres balanced is essential.

How Does a Tyre Balancing Work?

During a tyre balance service, your tyre and wheel assemblies are mounted onto a tyre balancing machine. After a technician removes the old wheel weights, the machine spins the tyre and wheel to measure the imbalance so the technician can precisely install small metal weights to the wheel.

Signs That Your Tyres Need Balancing?

Uneven tyre wear and vibration in your steering wheel, floorboard, or seat can signal it's time for tyre balancing. Imbalanced wheels can lead to vibration, excessive tyre wear, damage to the suspension, and other problems. You may also want to have your tyres balanced during a tyre rotation, after a flat tyre repair, or as part of your scheduled maintenance. New tyres are always balanced before they are installed on the vehicle.

Interestingly, the part of your car that trembles can indicate whether the front or back wheels need balancing. If it's in the steering wheel, it’s likely your front tyres. If the vibration is in the seats, the imbalance is likely in the back wheels.

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