A tire and wheel that aren’t evenly balanced can cause vibration you feel through the steering wheel or seat. Balancing helps your tires roll smoothly and wear more evenly.
When you may need it
- You feel vibration at highway speed
- You’ve had new tires installed or a tire repaired
- A wheel weight has fallen off
- You notice uneven tire wear
What to expect
- Each tire and wheel assembly is checked for imbalance
- Weights are applied to bring the assembly into balance
- If vibration may be caused by something other than balance, we’ll tell you what we found
Questions about tire balancing
Will balancing fix every vibration?
Not always. Vibration can also come from damaged tires, bent wheels or other vehicle issues. We’ll tell you what we find.
How often should tires be balanced?
Usually when tires are installed, repaired, or when you notice vibration. Your vehicle owner’s manual may give more guidance.