Wheel Balancing Machines

A wheel balancer is used in the motor vehicle repair industry to carry out tyre balancing also known as wheel balancing. Wheel balancing is carried out to ensure the correct and even weight distribution of the complete wheel and tyre assembly allowing them to rotate evenly will afford maximum tyre life and a smooth ride at higher speeds.

A Wheel Balancer rotates the wheel and tyre assembly at speed, determines the heaviest point and provides the operator with the data required for correct placement and required weight of balancing weights. A wheels balance will change as the tyre wears it is therefore recommended to re-balance the wheel and tyre assembly mid-way through a tyres useful lifespan.

How To Spot A Poorly Balanced Wheel

An unbalanced wheel is hard to spot at lower speeds, generally as a vehicle exceeds approximately 40 miles per hour you will begin to notice vibration in the steering wheel the higher the speed the worse the vibration will become.