WHEEL BALANCING

HOW IT WORKS

1. 1

   Tell us what you feel

   And at what speed. A shake through the steering wheel at 50 to 70 mph usually means the front wheels; a shudder through the seat points to the rear. Balancing is the usual cause but not the only one, so while the wheels are off we also look for a sticking brake caliper, a warped disc and worn suspension parts.

2. 2

   On the balancer

   Each wheel is spun on the computerised balancer, which shows exactly how much weight is needed and where, to the gram. We also check the wheel for buckles, because no amount of weight fixes a bent rim.

3. 3

   New weights

   Old weights come off, the rim is cleaned, and new weights go on: clip-on for steel wheels, hidden stick-on weights for alloys.

4. 4

   Check and refit

   Each wheel is spun again to confirm it reads zero, then refitted and torqued to the manufacturer’s setting. About 20 to 30 minutes for all four, while you wait.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• All four wheels balanced on computerised equipment, or just the ones you choose
• A check for buckled rims while the wheel is on the balancer
• Old weights removed, rim cleaned, new weights fitted
• Hidden stick-on weights on alloy wheels
• Wheels refitted and torqued

THE BENEFITS OF WHEEL BALANCING

SIGNS YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS WHEEL BALANCING

Signs your wheels need balancing:

• Steering wheel vibration between 50 and 70 mph
• A shudder through the seat or floor at speed
• Uneven or scalloped tyre wear
• A wheel weight has fallen off

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