So that the tire rotates more smoothly and without wobbles or vibration.
The purpose of wheel weights is to help with tire balance. The small weights attached to the inside surface of car wheels help make sure the car is balanced when driving and making sharp turns.
This enables a flat tire change with a spare tire en route.
Normally this is caused by a tire out of balance or a bent wheel.
Tire out of balance, bent wheel, defect in tire, or suspension parts worn.
Could be a tire or wheel that is out of balance Could be a bad tire with internal damage Could need a new car
Normally it is a tire out of balance. Can also be a bent wheel.
Tire balancing is when you have the front tires and the rear tires on your car switched. This is done so the balance of air in each tire stays the same. You can do this at almost all tire and car shops. You can call to compare different prices to ensure you get the best.
Yes, some tires are not made properly and the rubber can separate causing the tire to be out of balance causing a vibration. This is somewhat rare but it does happen. Most tire vibrations are caused by uneven weight in the tire or wheel combination causing the tire to be out of balance.
Not typically, but running a tire with low pressure can cause damage to the tire, making it dangerous to drive and causing the tire to become out of balance. A front end vibration (sometimes called a shimmy) is typically caused by an out of balance tire.
The most common cause is tire out of balance or bent wheel.
Normally this is caused by a tire out of balance or a bent wheel.
Rear tires, bad leaf springs if your car has those. I have this problem. Can be defective shocks or struts, bent wheel, tire out of balance, flat spot on the tire, or another defect in the tire.