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Wheel Balancing & Tyre Rotation

Wheel Balancing

Wheel balance refers to how smoothly an individual wheel rotates around its own centre. Unbalanced wheels can cause other parts of your car to wear down faster - such as shock absorbers, struts and steering. If your wheels are not balanced properly, they wobble and it can affect the overall performance and feel of your car.

Tyre Rotation

Tyre rotation, when done regularly, will prevent uneven tyre wear because the front and rear of a vehicle is a different weight. Plus, front tyres bear the brunt of braking, so wear out quicker. By rotating front tyres to the rear and vice versa and in combination with wheel balancing, you will save money by extending the life of your tyres.

Here are 5 reasons you might need a wheel balance:

  • Your steering wheel or car vibrates at high speed.
  • Your tyres are wearing out unevenly
  • You have new tyres
  • You rotate your tyres
  • Your tyres have had some rough treatment such as potholes or extremely rough roads.

Smithfield Car Diagnostics are fully equipped to balance your wheels - if you have any concerns, don't hesitate to make a booking today. We can also offer wheel alignments when you are booked in for a your regular car service, contact us today to book.

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