Are Rear Wheels Used for Dynamic Balancing?
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Rear wheels of a car are used for dynamic balancing. Situations that require dynamic balancing include: 1. After replacing new tires or repairing following a collision accident. 2. Unilateral wear of front or rear tires. 3. The steering wheel feels excessively heavy or shakes during driving. 4. The car veers to the left or right when driving straight. Below is relevant information about dynamic balancing: Wheel dynamic balancing involves adding counterweights to correct the balance of various edge parts of the wheel while in motion, aiming to maintain a balanced state after the wheel starts rotating. A car's wheel is an assembly consisting of a tire and a rim. However, due to manufacturing reasons, the mass distribution across different parts of the assembly cannot be perfectly uniform. When the car's wheels rotate at high speeds, this can lead to a dynamic imbalance, causing the wheels to shake and the steering wheel to vibrate during driving.
I've been driving on the road for over twenty years. When I first started driving, I thought wheel balancing only mattered for the front wheels, since the steering wheel vibration was more noticeable. But one time when the rear wheels weren't properly balanced, the car shook violently on the highway. After checking, I realized it was because the tires weren't balanced after being patched. The unbalanced rear wheels caused body instability, extra noise, and added stress to the suspension. Over time, the tires wore into a wavy pattern and had to be replaced prematurely, costing me unnecessary money. Now, every time I change tires or before long trips, I always remind my friends to check both front and rear wheel balance together. Well-balanced wheels make driving more comfortable and save some fuel too. Don't overlook rear wheel maintenance in daily care. In fact, rear wheel balance is equally crucial for maintaining overall stability and safety.
