Is the Impact Significant if Wheel Balancing Is Not Performed After Rear Tire Repair?
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Not performing wheel balancing after rear tire repair has minimal impact. Precautions for tire repair: It is essential to choose a familiar and trustworthy auto repair shop, as this ensures the safety of your vehicle and prevents repeated damage due to improper repairs. If a tire puncture is detected promptly, the spare tire should be used immediately until the vehicle can be taken to a repair shop. Tire wheel balancing: Tire wheel balancing refers to the inconsistency between the rotation axis and the center of gravity when the tire rotates. Effects of unbalanced wheels: Drivers may noticeably feel wheel vibrations, especially when the vehicle reaches a certain speed, causing resonance, which manifests as steering wheel shaking. If the wheel balance cannot be controlled, it may lead to severe accidents. Situations requiring wheel balancing: Whenever the tire and wheel rim are reassembled, such as replacing the rim, changing the tire, repairing the tire, or installing a tire pressure monitoring module, wheel balancing is necessary.
My family once tried patching a tire without doing wheel balancing, and the effect was very noticeable on the highway. If the rear wheels aren't balanced, the car body will shake slightly. The steering wheel doesn't vibrate, but once the speed hits 80 km/h, there's a buzzing vibration under the seat, like sitting on a washing machine's spin cycle. Driving like this for a long time can cause uneven tire wear, with sawtooth patterns appearing on the sidewalls. The worst fear is suddenly hitting a rough road, which can easily lead to a blowout. The experienced mechanic at the shop said patching a tire is like sticking a patch on it, changing the weight distribution. Spending a few dozen bucks on wheel balancing is really not something to skimp on.
