Wheels are balanced using a sophisticated wheel balancing machine at our centre. The tire and wheel assembly is mounted on the machine, which spins the wheel to detect even the smallest imbalances in weight distribution across the wheel. The machine then precisely indicates where and what size counterweight should be attached to achieve proper balance. This ensures your wheel spins smoothly and your ride is stable.

Some causes of wheel imbalances are:

• Manufacturing – tyres and wheels not made with the same weight all the way around their circumference
• A rim hitting hard object such as a pavement or pothole
• Road surface – poor road conditions cause wheels to bend
• Wear and tear – suspension, shocks, struts, tie rods, and ball joints become worn
• Leaving a car parked for extended periods where the tyres might develop flat spots 

Uneven tyre wear is a clear indicator of tyre imbalance. To spot signs of wheel imbalance, check for rapid, uneven, or scalloped cup wear, which appears as indents along the edge of the tyre tread.

Many symptoms of imbalance only manifest while driving, including:

• Vibration in the steering wheel at higher speeds, which often suggests imbalances in the front tyres.
• Vibration felt in the floorboards or seats, pointing to imbalances in the rear tyres.
• The vehicle pulling to the left or right.
• Rapid or uneven tread wear.
• Squealing tyres.
• Unusual noises such as humming or buzzing that intensify with speed.
• Noticeable wobble of the car.

These signs are critical to identify early to ensure safe and comfortable driving conditions.