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What is Wheel Balancing?
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Wheel Balance: Out-of-balance tyres will cause a car to vibrate at
certain speeds, usually between 50 and 70 mph. A tyre is out of
balance when one section of the tire is heavier than the others.
One ounce of imbalance on a front tyre is enough to cause a
noticeable vibration in the steering wheel at about 60 mph. To
balance a wheel, the technician will mount it on a balancing
machine which spins the wheel to locate the heavier part. He will
then 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 tyres 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
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