Wheel Balance

It is important for all wheels to be balanced, this is usually done when new tyres are fitted.
It is virtually impossible to manufacture tyres and wheels without heavy spots.

When tyres rotate at speed any heavy spot is accentuated causing violent vibrations which can cause wear on other components and driver discomfort particularly through the steering wheel. This is most usually apparent when the car reaches speeds of around 70mph.

The problem is overcome by the use of weights attached to the wheel opposite the heavy spots.

See Also:
- Wheel Alignments (Tracking)