If the tire is not in a balanced state when rolling, it can be felt when driving at high speed. The main feeling is that the wheel will jump regularly, which is reflected in the steering wheel shaking.
Of course, the impact on driving at low speeds is small, and most people don't feel it, but small does not mean no. Unbalanced wheels can also cause damage to the vehicle itself.
If you look closely at your car's wheels, you may notice small metal squares lined up on the inside of the wheels, that’s called adhesive wheel weights or stick-on wheel weights. Or you may find wheel weights that hooked on the edge of your wheels, that’s the one we called clip-on wheel weights. These are wheel weights and are installed when your wheels are balanced. Balanced wheels ensure a smooth ride on the road and help preserve the life of your car's tires and suspension.
What Is Wheel Balancing?
When you balance the tires, the mechanic will take the wheel to the wheel balancer. The machine will spin the wheels and carry the unbalanced weight in the tires to the outer edge. The mechanic will then place the weight on the opposite side of where the weight is to balance it. This is done on all of your car's wheels so it's a smooth ride while driving.
Due to the reasons of manufacturing, wear, tire repair, etc., there will inevitably be uneven mass distribution of wheels.
When the wheel rotates at high speed, there will be a dynamic imbalance, causing the wheel to shake and the steering wheel to vibrate when the vehicle is driving.
In order to avoid this phenomenon, it is necessary to correct the balance of each edge of the wheel by increasing the counterweight under dynamic conditions. This correction process is dynamic balance.
Is Your Vehicle Tire Has To Be Balanced?
If the car is replaced with a new tire, it is equivalent to not only changing the state of the tire, but also changing the relative position of the tire and the wheel, so dynamic balance must be done.
Dynamic balancing is required when replacing a new tire or after tire disassembly. After the tire is installed on the rim, it is usually impossible to distribute the weight evenly 100%. Use a balance machine to test the balance of the tire and rim under moving conditions, and use the balance block to balance the weight at the unbalanced point to ensure that the tire can run smoothly and avoid shaking.
Because the tire is mounted on the hub, it is impossible to ensure 100% uniform weight distribution. This involves mechanics, the amount of unbalance generated when the rotor rotates, centrifugal force and centrifugal force couple, see relative motion, position and size and eliminate the operation, unbalance amount It will cause the lateral vibration of the rotor and subject the rotor to unnecessary dynamic load, which is not conducive to the normal operation of the rotor.
That is why no dynamic balance is performed. At high speed, it will feel jittery. The most obvious is the steering wheel, because the steering wheel is directly and The tires are connected, and a little shake will be transmitted to the steering wheel.
So if you feel your car wobbling and bouncing on the road, it might be time to balance your tires. Even if you have balanced the tires before, the wheel weight may have come off or the wheel dents may cause an imbalance, so it is very important to check and balance the tires again. Typically, wheel balance costs about $10 per tire, excluding installation costs.
Post time: Apr-21-2022
