Wheel Balancing at Quikfix Service Centre
Quikfix Service Centre offers a professional wheel balancing
- Highly experienced and dedicated team
- Our knowledge are second to none
- Workshop equipped with latest technologies
- Enjoy smoother ride
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Although wheel balancing is not considered as important as other interventions, it surely plays a critical role in ensuring your safety. Wheel balancing is necessary as wheels lose their balance over time. You can trust Quikfix Service Centre for maintaining the wheels in their perfectly balanced condition.
Process of wheel balancing
Wheel balancing, most commonly known as tyre balancing, is the practice of equalizing the weight of the combined tyre and wheel assembly so that it spins smoothly at high speed. The process of Wheel balancing is as follows:
- Mounting your wheel on our latest European standard balancing Machine with up to date software
- The machine rotates the tyre and wheel assembly and automatically calculates the weight and location of the balance counter weight.
- Attaching weights to the tyre to compensate for weight differences
Why Wheel Balancing is important?
Wheel balancing is important not only from handling and ride perspective which can become extremely affected and uncomfortable, but also from safety perspective.
Wheels play an important role in a vehicle. Tyres need to be contact with the roads for effective braking and acceleration forces. These forces are transferred to the steering wheel and Wheel balancing is important to maintain steerability
Symptoms and effects of unbalanced tyres
The common symptoms of unbalanced tyres are uneven and faster tread wear, poor fuel economy and vibration in the steering wheel, the floorboard or the seat
Imbalanced tyres will wobble or hop up and down when driving at certain speed
Unbalanced wheels affect the ride and handling. In the long run, It can also cause damage to suspension and steering components leading to higher vehicle running cost.
You may face uncomfortable driving due to unbalanced tyres
- Mounting your wheel on our latest European standard balancing Machine with up to date software
- The machine rotates the tyre and wheel assembly and automatically calculates the weight and location of the balance counter weight.
- Attaching weights to the tyre to compensate for weight differences
Frequency of wheel balancing
Wheel balancing has to be done every 10,000kms but when driven Through bumpy roads, it is advisable to do it more frequently as it may cause more uneven wear. It is also important to check the wheels for balancing each time a tyre or rim is replaced.
Whenever you notice uneven tyre wear or feel vibration in the steering wheel, the floorboard and seat, you should contact Quikfix Service Centre for a wheel balancing of your vehicle.
It is also advisable to do a tyre rotation regularly.
Our professional tips
Do you want to enjoy a smoother ride?
It is advisable to do a wheel balancing every 10,000kms For well balanced tyres
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