Wheel Balancing: Intro
Wheel balancing is among the top three services provided by tire shops. Most technicians know that balancing tires and wheel assemblies can help solve vibration and wobbling. Read More
A balancer is a piece of shop equipment that helps a technician ensure the tire/wheel assembly’s weight is even and balanced, so it rotates smoothly once mounted onto the vehicle. Once balance is checked and any points of imbalance established, the technician then can add wheel weights to correct any issues.
Dynamic wheel balancers are powerful pieces of equipment. Performing wheel balancing work safely starts with common sense.
When adjusting the balance of a customer’s tires, wheel weights are used to correct any imbalances. The right wheel weight placed in the right spot helps ensure proper tire performance
