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Wheels are not perfectly round. The rubbery substance that automotive tires are made of does not "cast" perfectly round. This means that there will be a natural "wobble" when the wheel is turned. At a very slow rotation, this wobble is not apparent. But when the wheel is rotating at a medium and above speed, the wobble turns into a nasty vibration that makes the vehicle shake.
Wheel balancing involves putting a small weight on the edge of the tire to balance the uneven-ness. The weights vary, but putting these weights on the edge of the tire will counteract the wobble. Since every tire is different, this process must be done by hand. The weight will be crimped to the tire mechanically, and after the process is done, the tire will not vibrate. The balancing weights will ensure a smooth ride.
If you get a "bumpy" ride, check the tire pressure, then check that the weights are on the tire. These are small lead colored bits of metal between the hub cap and the tire itself. There may be as many as four and as few as two. If one is missing, you can see a darker space on the edge of the tire. If you see the dark bit, you have "thrown a weight", meaning that one of the weights has come off the tire in the course of driving. While not common in most situations, it does happen occasionally.
What else can I help you with?
What is the purpose of center caps on rims?
They make the wheel look pretty. When your wheel is balanced it is attached to a balancing machine, a shaft sticks out of wheel balancing machine (where wheel is attached). The wheel is then installed onto balancing machine shaft via center of wheel (requiring removal of center cap).
What is the term for lifting the front wheel of a bicycle off the ground while balancing on the rear wheel?
The term for lifting the front wheel of a bicycle off the ground while balancing on the rear wheel is called a "wheelie."
What is the difference between wheel alignment and wheel balancing?
Wheel alignment refers to adjusting the angles of the wheels to be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. This ensures that the tires wear evenly and the vehicle drives straight. Wheel balancing involves balancing the weight of the tire and wheel assembly by adding weights to ensure that it rotates smoothly at high speeds without causing vibrations.
How do they fix an unbalanced wheel?
Take it to a garage that has wheel balancing equipment and have it rebalanced.
What do you do about vibration on a steering wheel?
Go to a garage, and get the wheel balancing checked out on the front wheels.
What is the price range for a wheel balancer kit?
Wheel balancing machines can run from $700 - $1,000 and up. There is no wheel balancing kit, but most tire shops will use their machine to balance your wheels at a fairly low cost.
What is the cause of steering wiggle?
You must check your wheel balancing
Do aftermarket wheels require balancing If not how do you tell which wheels don't require balancing?
All wheels require balancing once the tires are put on, The wheel may be manufactured perfectly but its the tire that has imperfections and causes the whole assembly to need balancing.
When balancing a Corvette C5 Magnesium Wheel do you have to put weights on the front of the rim?
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What should you name a wheel alignment and balancing shop?
Mugs 'n' wheels
What are car tire weights made out of?
Wheel balancing weights are made from lead.
What is a wheel balancing?
Wheel Balancing allows the tires and wheels to spin without causing any vibrations. This is accomplished by checking for any heavy spots on the wheel-tire combination and compensating for it by placing a measured lead weight on the opposite site of the wheel from where the heavy spot is.
