Signs your wheels need balancing
- Steering wheel shake at certain speeds
- Vibration through the seat or floor
- Uneven or patchy tyre wear
- New tyres just fitted, or a recent hit on a kerb or pothole
How mobile wheel balancing works
Check
We check each wheel and tyre for damage and remove old weights.
Spin
Each wheel is spun to find where it is out of balance.
Correct
We add small weights to even it out and refit the wheel.
Balancing is not the same as alignment
Balancing evens out the weight of the wheel and tyre. Alignment, also called tracking, sets the angle of the wheels to the road. Vibration is usually a balance problem. A car that pulls to one side or a steering wheel that sits off-centre points to alignment, which is a separate job.
It is a good idea to have wheels balanced whenever new tyres are fitted.
Common questions
How do I know if I need wheel balancing?
Shaking in the steering wheel, usually somewhere between about 50 and 70 mph, is the classic sign. Uneven tyre wear is another.
Do new tyres need balancing?
Yes. Tyres and wheels are never perfectly even, so balancing after fitting is normal. Ask us to include it when you book.
Can you balance wheels at my home?
Yes, that is what the mobile service is for. We bring the equipment to your address or workplace.