Is it okay to skip wheel balancing after changing tires?
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Generally, it is necessary to perform wheel balancing after replacing or repairing the tire system. The specific reasons are as follows: 1. Since new tires are installed, the car's wheel consists of two parts: the tire and the rim. However, due to various factors, the mass distribution of this assembly cannot be perfectly uniform. 2. When driving at high speeds, this can create an imbalance, which poses a safety hazard. 3. By adding counterweights to correct the balance at various edges of the tire, a wheel balancer will display data. If it shows 0, it means no balancing is needed. If other numbers are displayed, it indicates the weight required to achieve balance. Therefore, wheel balancing should be performed after installing new tires or repairing punctures to ensure the wheels remain balanced during high-speed driving.