Tire Balancing

Tire balancing is an essential aspect of proper tire maintenance. Tires are crucial for the safety, handling, and grip on the road, and they need to be adequately balanced around all the tires on the vehicle. Day-to-day travel and conditions can cause slight tire deviations to occur over time. Inspecting your tires regularly can catch these imbalances resulting in your car's damage over time. Tire balancing service will involve making sure the vehicle's weight is evenly distributed throughout the entire circumference of your car. To balance the tires, tiny offsetting weights are placed at specific points around the wheel. 

What is Tire Balancing?

During tire balancing, your tire-wheel set is removed from your vehicle and placed into specialized equipment that simulates driving speeds and conditions while measuring the weight distribution of the set. The machine will pick up on any imbalances. Our expert service technicians will then add weights to counteract the imbalance and evenly distribute the weight. 

Tire Balancing Service Will Include:

• Removing all of your tires and wheels

• Mounting and balancing each wheel using state-of-the-art equipment

• Spinning each wheel to make sure the weight of the wheel and tire are balanced evenly around the axle

• Detecting, locating, and removing any imbalances

• Carefully replacing the wheels on your car

Why Do Tires Need To Be Balanced?

To balance your tires, a tire balancing machine is used to measure the weight of the imbalance. Weights are then attached to the rim to counterbalance any heavy spots. Your mechanic may recommend balancing your tires if you feel a vibration or as preventative maintenance. Neglecting balancing issues can damage your tires and your suspension and steering system. Once the weight is the same on all sides of the wheel, the wheel can easily spin, resulting in smooth driving on the road and maintaining the longevity of your car's tires and suspension. There are many benefits to wheel balancing, such as:

•  A smoother ride with less noise

• Increase the longevity of a tire and delay its wear

• Enhancement of tires and drive train components

• Improved vehicle comfort

Signs That You Need to Get Your Tires Balanced

• Vibrations when driving

• Uneven tread wear

• Steering that becomes less smooth over the life of the tires

• Pulling to one side

Make a Tire Balancing Appointment at Drive Thru Tire in Germantown, MD

Stop at Drive Thru Tire today to have your vehicle evaluated for potential tire balancing problems. The primary benefits of tire balancing are that it lowers your maintenance costs, improves fuel efficiency, even tire wear, and extends tires' life and drive train parts. Make tire balancing part of your regular auto maintenance, doing it whenever you go in for an oil change. Drive Thru Tire is your number one source for new tires, tire installation, and tire services in Germantown, MD. Schedule an appointment online today!