Tire Balancing Service

Tire Balancing Service at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer

You may never give your tires a second thought as you roll along through the streets and on the back country roads around Gilmer, Longview, and Tyler. When you start to have problems and a rough ride, that’s when you look for help. The service team at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer can check out your tires, make sure they’re in balance, and get you back on the road.

Balancing Tires

Tire balancing, also referred to as wheel balancing, is important because it keeps the weight distributed evenly over the wheels. When tires are out of balance, they can cause excessive and uneven wear and damage the suspension, not to mention that it makes riding uncomfortable.
The service technician will remove the wheel from the vehicle to balance the tire. They will put it in a machine that spins the wheel to get a measurement. Once the machine shows how much the tire is out of balance, the technician will install wheel weights to put it back in balance before mounting it back on your vehicle.
Wheel balancing is done when you buy a new tire or when you have your vehicle aligned. The services are separate but necessary.

Enjoying the Benefits of Balanced Tires

You may not think much about the first benefit, which is a smoother ride- unless you’ve been bouncing along on unbalanced tires for a while. Your tires will also wear more evenly, which helps extend their life. You’ll also enjoy improved gas mileage and notice less noise when you drive.
If your wheels are out of alignment, they can get unbalanced as well. If you hit a curb or have another impact from a collision, your tires may become unbalanced. Even sitting in the same place for a long time can cause flat sections of the tire, which can cause it to be out of balance.

How to Know When You Need to Get Your Tires Balanced

Uneven wear is one of the most obvious signs that something is wrong with your tires. It may be that they are out of balance or misaligned. Other issues with the suspension can also cause poor wear. If you notice any problems with the tread on your tires, you should bring your vehicle to Stanley CDJR Gilmer for service.
Another sign of unbalanced tires is vibrations in the vehicle. If the steering wheel is vibrating, it may mean the front tires are unbalanced. Vibrations on the seats indicate rear wheel issues.
You should have tires balanced when you get them rotated, which is about 5000 miles for most models. If you fail to keep your tires balanced, you could end up dealing with costly suspension repairs.
It’s easy to schedule an appointment online or give us a call to find a time that works for you. We have a comfortable waiting area where you can sit while we take care of your tires. Don’t ignore issues with your tires when we’re here to help.

Contact Stanley CDJR Gilmer for tire balancing service today.