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Tire balancing involves making sure that the weight of your tire and wheel assembly is equally balanced and distributed among all four tires. The wheel/tire assembly will be placed on a balancer which will center the wheels and spin it to determine where the weight should go. This process is a critical part of maintaining the life of your tires and also ensuring that your vehicle drives smoothly with no vibration.
Every time a wheel is first mounted onto a vehicle with a new tire, it must be balanced. When the tire/wheel assembly is as equal in weight as possible, your tires will roll smoothly when driving.
When to have your tires balanced:
• When you feel a vibration in the steering wheel, your seat or the floorboard of your vehicle while driving
• At least every 2 years or once a year if you drive rough roads.
• If you get a flat and repair your tire.
• You purchase new tires and install them on your vehicles they must be balanced
• Uneven tire wear is noticed on tires
The vibration when driving can be because your tire and wheel assembly is unbalanced or other issues which include worn suspension, damaged tires or aging components. Vibration is the main symptom of an unbalanced tire/wheel assembly so it should be diagnosed and corrected immediately. If you have one or more of these symptoms, take your vehicle to the auto repair and tire specialists at Boulder Tires in Boulder, CO.
Wear and tear from everyday use of your vehicle contributes to imbalanced tires. It is important that getting a tire balancing procedure done on your vehicle is not ignored. This is a crucial part of proper maintenance and upkeep of your vehicle. Here are some important reasons for having tire balancing performed on your car.
Fuel Economy: A wheel imbalance will influence rolling resistance which can increase fuel consumption.
Tire Tread Wear: Premature and uneven tire wear can cause the tread to wear out quickly when tires are imbalanced and improperly aligned.
Steering: Safe and efficient operation of your vehicle’s steering and control.
Performance: Tire balancing is important for assuring the best performance from a vehicle, and for gaining the longest service life from tires.
Taking care of your vehicle by getting a regular tire balancing service done is critical. Tire imbalance can cause problems for both the vehicle and tires. Tire balancing will ensure the safe and efficient operation of your vehicle as well as extend your tire life. Tire balancing is one of the many auto repair services offered by Boulder Tire in Boulder, CO. Contact us for all your auto repair and tire balancing needs today.
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