Is it okay to skip wheel balancing when changing tires?

[NoahMarie]

No, wheel balancing must be performed after tire replacement. Wheel balancing refers to identifying the lightest point of the tire rim and adding a certain weight of balancing weights at that point. Reasons for performing wheel balancing on new tires: 1. Tire unevenness: A car's wheel is an assembly consisting of the tire and rim. However, due to manufacturing tolerances, the mass distribution of this assembly cannot be perfectly uniform. 2. Rotational imbalance: When car wheels rotate at high speeds, they may develop dynamic imbalance, causing symptoms like wheel wobbling and steering wheel vibration during driving. To prevent or correct this condition, weights are added to the wheel while it's in motion to achieve balance across all edges. This correction process is what's commonly known as wheel balancing. 3. Dynamic and static balance: Tire balancing is divided into dynamic and static types. Dynamic imbalance causes wheel wobbling, leading to wave-like tire wear; static imbalance creates bumping and bouncing effects, often resulting in flat spots on tires. Therefore, regular balance checks not only extend tire life but also enhance driving stability, preventing accidents caused by loss of control due to tire wobbling or bouncing at high speeds.