How Often Should Four-Wheel Balancing Be Done?
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There is no set interval for four-wheel balancing. As long as the car does not pull to one side or vibrate, four-wheel balancing is not necessary. However, it can be checked during the 20,000-kilometer maintenance. Here is more information about four-wheel balancing: 1. Four-wheel balancing refers to the balance between the wheels when the vehicle is moving, commonly achieved by adding balancing weights. 2. Four-wheel balancing is performed on individual tires to ensure that the tire does not experience a shift in its center of gravity while rotating. 3. Four-wheel balancing simply involves removing the tire, placing it on a balancing machine, and checking the values displayed by the machine.
As a seasoned mechanic with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you there's no fixed schedule for wheel balancing. Generally, you should get it done when you feel the steering wheel vibrating like a phone on silent mode during highway driving, or after patching a tire or installing new tires. Last time, my apprentice's car had the entire dashboard shaking at 110 km/h—a wheel balance fixed it instantly, making it rock-solid. If you frequently drive on rough roads or gravel, the balancing weights might shift; I recommend checking every 10,000 km. Remember to balance all four wheels—front wheel imbalance causes the most noticeable vibrations, while rear wheel imbalance can lead to fishtailing. Don't wait until your tires are worn into a jagged mess before addressing this.
