Wheel balancing is one of those services that’s easy to overlook. But it’s really important, especially when you’re trying to preserve the life of your car’s tires. So, when should you get your wheels balanced? Here are some answers from A1 Automotive.
Check the Owner’s Manual
Your car’s owner’s manual lays out a schedule for all sorts of routine maintenance, including wheel balancing. Your car’s manufacturer will list how often you should have wheel balancing done, usually in terms of mileage between balancing sessions. The typical recommendation is between about 5,000 and 8,000 miles, but it is a good idea to double-check to be sure what your manufacturer recommends.
During Tire Rotation
While your tires are off the car to be rotated, double up and get the wheels balanced before they go back on. This saves you time and it also ensures that you’re getting two vital wheel and tire services are done as often as they should be. Both of these services help to make sure that your tires last as long as possible.
If You Spot Uneven Tread Wear
If you’ve skipped some tire services, like rotation and balancing, you might see some uneven tread wear on your car’s tires. That can only get worse as time goes on, so it’s important that you go ahead and schedule wheel balancing. If the tread wear isn’t too far gone, this can help you to even things out a bit.
When You Get New Tires
You might be surprised to see that you should get your wheels balanced when you get brand new tires, but it’s true. Your car’s wheels aren’t perfectly balanced and the new tires aren’t, either. By the time the tires are mounted on the wheels, they may be seriously out of balance. By going ahead and balancing them before you have the new tires put on the car, you’re ensuring that they start off with the best possible balance. That will help them to last as long as they can, which saves you money in the long run.
Need to get caught up with wheel balancing? A1 Automotive in Lincoln, NE understands and we can help. Give us a call today and set up an appointment. We’ll get your wheels balanced and address any other maintenance issues your car has while you’re here. We can also help you to stay on track with routine maintenance so that this stuff doesn’t sneak up on you.