Wheel Balancing
Eliminating vibration so every rotation of your wheel is smooth and even.
Recommended interval
Every time new tyres are fitted, or if vibration develops
Typical turnaround
Around 30–45 minutes for a full set
Warranty
6 months / 6,000km on all work
What is Wheel Balancing?
Wheel balancing corrects tiny weight variations in a wheel-and-tyre assembly using precisely placed counterweights. Even a small imbalance — often just a few grams — is enough to cause a vibration that grows more noticeable the faster you drive.
We balance each wheel individually on a computerised spin balancer that identifies exactly where and how much weight is needed.
Why this matters for your car
An unbalanced wheel doesn't just feel uncomfortable — it hammers against suspension components, wheel bearings, and steering parts with every rotation, accelerating wear on parts that are far more expensive to replace than a balancing job.
Balancing is also frequently confused with alignment, but they solve different problems: balancing addresses vibration, alignment addresses steering and wear direction. Often both are needed together.
What happens if you delay this?
This isn't scare-mongering — it's what we see time and again when this exact issue is left unaddressed.
Steering wheel vibration
Imbalance typically shows up as a shake through the steering wheel that intensifies at highway speed.
Accelerated suspension wear
Constant micro-vibration fatigues suspension bushes, shocks, and wheel bearings over time.
Uneven tyre wear
An imbalanced tyre bounces slightly rather than maintaining constant contact, wearing unevenly as a result.
Signs you need this now
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth booking an inspection before the issue progresses.
Vibration through the steering wheel, seat, or floor at speed
Vibration that appears or worsens after fitting new tyres
You've recently hit a pothole or had a tyre repaired
Uneven or 'cupped' wear pattern on a tyre
Our process
Every job follows the same disciplined sequence — diagnose first, explain clearly, then fix it right.
Wheel removal & inspection
Each wheel is removed and checked for damage before balancing.
Computerised spin balance
The wheel is spun on a precision balancer to detect weight variance.
Weight placement
Correctly sized weights are applied at the exact point needed to balance the assembly.
Verification spin
We re-spin the wheel to confirm it's within tolerance before refitting.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers, so you know exactly what to expect before you book.
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