Wheel balancing is an important preventative service that many car owners overlook completely. Lakelands Tire & Auto wants you to know why wheel balancing is so important and when it’s best for you to schedule wheel balancing. These tips can help you to stay on top of the health of your car’s tires and the suspension system, too.
According to the Owner’s Manual
Your car’s owner’s manual contains a wealth of information about preventative maintenance for your car. One of the many services included is wheel balancing because it does help to protect your car’s tires and suspension system. The average recommendation is between 5,000 and 8,000 miles, which means you can probably schedule wheel balancing, tire rotation, and oil changes for the same service visit to save yourself some time.
Uneven Tire Wear
When you notice that your tire treads are not wearing evenly that’s a sign that there’s something off somewhere. You may have an underlying issue, or the wheels may simply be out of balance. By starting with balancing the wheels, you address the most likely cause of uneven tire wear and then you’re able to move to other possibilities if that doesn’t resolve the issue.
During Tire Rotations
Every time that you rotate your tires, it’s a good idea to at least check the balance. The wheels are off the car anyway so that they can get swapped around the car, so it’s not a big deal. This helps to ensure that each wheel is given the best possible start in its new location. Doing these two services together means that you don’t have to make two separate trips to the shop to have them done.
When You Get New Tires
Every time that you get new tires, you should get your wheels balanced. This can be confusing for car owners sometimes because aren’t new tires already balanced? The reality is that no tire is perfect, and once it’s on your wheel, the tire and the wheel need to be balanced as well as possible to ensure even tire wear and proper handling for your car.
If you’re not sure when you last had your car’s wheels balanced, it’s likely that you’re overdue for this vital service. Contact Lakelands Tire & Auto in Greenwood, SC today and we can set up an appointment for you to have your wheels balanced. We can also help you to keep up with future wheel balancing appointments so that you never have to guess.