The tires on your car may look perfectly round, but they’re actually a little out of shape. This is due to imperfections that add a little weight in one place or reduce it in another during the manufacturing process. The result is a wheel that doesn’t roll quite as evenly as you would like, but it’s an issue that’s easily fixed with tire balancing. At Cutter Mazda in Waipahu, our service center offers a wheel balancing service to correct imbalances with your wheels as they occur or when we install new tires on your car. Here’s a look at why your car’s tires need balancing.
Tire balancing is a service that checks the balance of each wheel to determine if it’s set correctly or out of round. The tire is put on a machine that looks for the location where the tire has less rubber, making the tire weigh less in that area. To even out the tire’s weight, a weight is attached to the rim to make the tire weigh evenly all around its circumference. Getting your tires balanced keeps your tires wearing evenly and your car rolling in a straight line. The steering of your Mazda responds as it should, the tires are quiet, and your tires roll smoothly, with the tread reaching the maximum mileage in accordance with the original rating.
A wheel that’s out of balance has distinct signs that it’s out of round. You’ll hear a vibration or a wobbling sound when you’re at speed, and the steering on your Mazda feels sloppy. The car may travel to one side of the lane even though you’re holding the wheel straight. You may also notice a vibration in the steering wheel.
You should get your wheels balanced when you get any of the following done on your Mazda:
When you are ready to bring your Mazda in for Tire balancing service, you can schedule your appointment online or call to speak with our helpful staff.
At Cutter Mazda in Waipahu, we offer a wheel balancing service performed by factory-trained technicians who know what your Mazda should feel like when the tires are properly balanced. Our technicians check your tires for proper balance and tread wear and make the necessary corrections that result in a balanced tire. They’ll also rotate your tires to help even out their wear and help you maintain your car’s contact with the road.
