1. Vibrations in Your Steering
If you feel vibration in the steering wheel while driving on the highway, chances are your wheels need to be balanced. Balancing is done by applying small weights to the rims to achieve even weight distribution around the center point of the wheel.
2. Importance of Proper Tire Balancing
Improperly balanced wheels cause unnecessary tire wear and are hazardous because they cause the tire to bounce. When a tire bounces it is no longer in constant contact with the road, thus reducing the handling ability of the vehicle.
3. Does Your Car Pull To One Side?
If your car pulls to one side the wheels are probably misaligned. This condition should be corrected immediately for safety reasons. In addition, the constant pulling causes premature tire wear, cuts fuel economy and results in increased costs down the road.