Skiles Automotive is here to reassure you that yes, tire balancing is essential and it isn’t a made-up service that mechanics use to have a laugh. Tire balancing is actually a really important part of maintaining your car and your car’s tires as well as possible. Here’s what you need to know about getting your tires balanced.
New Tires Need Some Help, and So Do Your Wheels
It’s tempting to believe that brand-new tires are perfectly round and that the rubber is exactly even. Unfortunately, that’s not true. Your car’s wheels also have some imperfections that leave them slightly out of balance. Mount the tires and the set still isn’t perfect. Balancing puts appropriate weights in the right areas to make sure that the wheels function properly as you’re driving.
Tires Take a Lot of Abuse
Tires don’t always get the respect they deserve. They’re constantly getting chewed up by potholes, asphalt, and debris in the road. There are also those metal construction panels you get to drive over occasionally. None of that is easy on your tires, and each little bit of wear and tear takes balance out of your tires.
Also, You Might Be Rougher on Your Tires Than You Think
If you’re honest, you might be a little rougher on your tires than you realize. There’s the occasional curb you clip, the parking block that you hit a little too hard, and that pothole you took too fast. These and other habits, like driving a little too fast and braking a little bit too late, pull some of the rubber off your tires, changing the balance.
Scheduling Tire Balancing
Tire balancing is something that you can have done more often than just when you buy a new set of tires. It’s a good idea to balance your tires when you get them rotated. And if you’re keeping up with when you should have your tires rotated, that’s about every time your car needs an oil change. Doing all of these services at once ultimately saves you time and helps your tires to last as long as possible.
Can’t remember when you last got your car’s tires balanced? You’re not alone. Lots of car owners forget to take care of this important service. Skiles Automotive in Bremen, IN can take care of your tire balancing needs. We can also inspect your tires for signs of trouble and let you know if there’s anything that requires repair.
