Do I Need a Wheel Alignment or Wheel Balancing After Changing Tires?

[AsherAnn]

After changing tires, you don't need a wheel alignment, but you do need a wheel balancing test. Here are the specific details about wheel balancing: 1. Other situations requiring wheel balancing: In addition to tire repair or replacement, changing to valve stems made of different materials, replacing rims, or installing tire pressure monitoring modules all require wheel balancing. Essentially, any time the tire is disturbed—meaning the tire and wheel are separated and then reassembled—wheel balancing is necessary. This is primarily because these situations can cause uneven weight distribution in the tire. When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, the wheels rotate rapidly, and uneven weight distribution can affect tire stability, posing a safety risk. 2. Consequences of skipping wheel balancing: The car body may experience shaking, which worsens at higher speeds, affecting ride comfort. It can also lead to abnormal and severe wear on the vehicle, reducing tire lifespan and compromising driving safety. Additionally, it can accelerate abnormal wear on the wheel bearings.