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Wheel Balancing
Out-of-balance tires will cause a car to vibrate at
certain speeds, usually between 50 and 70 mph. A tire is out of balance when one
section of the tire is heavier than the others. One ounce of imbalance on a
front tire is enough to cause a noticeable vibration in the steering wheel at
about 60 mph.
To balance a wheel, we mount it on a balancing machine which spins the wheel to
locate the heavier part. We compensate for the heavy part by attaching a lead
weight on the opposite side. Many people are pleasantly surprised at how smooth
their car drives after balancing all four wheels. Most high quality tires will
hold their balance fairly well and go out of balance very gradually.
If you notice a vibration that wasn't there the day before, it is possible that
one of the lead balancing weights fell off. If you feel the vibration mostly in
the steering wheel, the problem is most likely in a front wheel. If the
vibration is mostly in the seat, the problem is probably in the rear. Either
way, come see us at Roy Brothers and we will make sure you car has a smoother
ride.
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