When do I need a tire balance or a wheel alignment?
Your vehicle pulling to one side or the other is a sign too. However, this can also be a result of a few other things: low air pressure, tire going down, malfunctioning brakes, front-end problems, etc. An accident towards the rear of the vehicle or rough edge tire wear may indicate that a four-wheel alignment is necessary.
When do you feel vibration after new tires?
I drive on the highway 35-40 miles each way to and from work every day. Immediately after the new tires go on, I notice a vibration from the steering wheel at highway speed, above 60 mph. I took the car back to the tire shop (an independent tire shop, not a chain) and asked them to rebalance the tires. They did, and I took the car home.
Why does my car pull to the right after new tires?
Pulling can certainly be a sign of tire bias but having it do this on two sets of new tires sounds odd at least. I’d rotate the 2 front ones side to side and if the problem is still there my feeling is that an alignment problem exists. (again, look at those caster specs very closely) Simple test: Swap the front tires side to side.
When do you know your tires are out of balance?
This balance involves applying a weight to TDC of the inside plane only, creating “perfect balance” when the tire is not in motion. It is a last resort and the least accurate balancing technique. The tell-tale sign of your tires being out of balance is a shake or vibration between 60 and 70 miles per hour.
When to do tire balance and wheel alignment?
Technicians agree that getting your tires balanced every 5,000 to 6,000 miles (or as recommended by your manufacturer) can help extend their lifespan and improve their performance. Wheel alignment benefits, on the other hand, include improved vehicle handling, fuel efficiency, and tire life.
What happens if you run your tires without balance?
Running your tires without balancing them will result in vibration and uneven tire wear, which will cause high levels of road noise. An added benefit of having them balanced is that this is a wonderful way of identifying a defective tire before you have the opportunity to drive on it.
I drive on the highway 35-40 miles each way to and from work every day. Immediately after the new tires go on, I notice a vibration from the steering wheel at highway speed, above 60 mph. I took the car back to the tire shop (an independent tire shop, not a chain) and asked them to rebalance the tires. They did, and I took the car home.
What’s the difference between tire balancing and rotation?
You notice uneven tire wear. Tire balancing and rotation are often done at the same time, but they aren’t the same service. Tire rotation is when a vehicle’s front and rear wheels are switched to even out tread wear between them. Since both require removing each wheel, it’s convenient to do them at the same time.