During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

An out-of-balance tire not only causes driver discomfort but can also lead to lower fuel economy, mechanical failures, and reduced tire life. Tires already present one of the highest expenses for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buying new tires is one thing, but having them mounted to your car's wheels is another matter. I make it a point to have the tires balanced ...

The jury is still out on wheel balancing. We now have certified tests that show a small percentage of improvement in fuel efficiency, and balancing has proven to help prevent certain forms of ...

If you've been driving that good-looking pickup truck and suddenly your steering wheel shimmies like it's trying to escape your hands at 70 mph, then you already know what tire imbalance feels like.

Wheel balancing isn’t just about comfort—it’s about safety, performance, and saving money on repairs. From understanding wheel weights to spotting early vibration signs, knowing the basics can prevent ...

Balanced tires are important for both safety and economic reasons. Heavy vibration resulting from unbalanced tires causes increased wear and the danger of control loss. Because an unbalanced tire ...

That vibration you feel while driving down the highway could be a few things, but if you’re lucky it won’t be related to that curb you hit at Starbucks this morning. Your car could be out of alignment ...

It has always been a good idea to balance tires, but with the advent of low profile tire designs, such as the 50-, 60-, 70and 78-series, tire balancing has become a virtual necessity to prolong tread ...

While maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of any fleet, costs will go even higher without it. Still, some fleets overlook some less frequent maintenance needs to save money in the near term, ...