Wheel balancing might be a service you tend to ignore more often than not, but it’s more important than you think. Ignoring wheel balancing for too long can cost you in tire wear and in suspension wear, too. Here’s when Choisser Automotive Services recommends you think about getting your car’s wheels balanced.
Buying New Tires
Brand new tires need balancing just as much as any other tires do. That’s why when you buy new tires, balancing is usually part of what happens during the installation process. It’s a crucial step, because it makes sure that you’re starting out as evenly as possible with your new tires. By keeping up with all tire and wheel services, including wheel balancing, you also prolong the life of your new tires.
Along with Tire Rotations
Tire rotations are one of those wheel and tire services that need to be done every few thousand miles, just as wheel balancing does. Getting tire rotations and wheel balancing done at the same time can help quite a bit. First of all, you’re getting those essential services handled. But you’re also protecting the life of your car’s tires for as long as you possibly can.
After Spotting Uneven Tread Wear
Uneven tread wear is an indication that there’s something wrong somewhere. Ignoring what that sign means can cause you to have to replace your tires way often than you should have to, which gets expensive. The best way to stay aware of your tire tread status is to take the time to physically look at the tires on a regular basis. That’s going to give you the best opportunity to head off potential issues.
When the Owner’s Manual Suggests
The owner’s manual for your car gives you a lot of helpful guidelines. Just one of them involves when you should get your car’s wheels balanced. One of the recommendations is according to mileage, which is usually somewhere around 5,000 and 8,000 miles. There may be other recommendations about wheel balancing, too, so it’s important to check the full list.
Need your car’s wheels balanced? If it’s been a while since the last time you got your car’s wheels balanced, give us a call at Choisser Automotive Services in Davidsonville, MD. We can get you back on track with all of the wheel and tire services your car needs. We can also help you with anything else related to car maintenance.