What's wheel balancing?

When a wheel is unbalanced, there is an unequal distribution of weight around the rim of the wheel and tire assembly. The tire may seem round and true when rotated slowly, but on the road centrifugal force acts on the heaviest part of the tire, making it wobble or vibrate (like an out-of-balance ceiling fan). This can cause flat spots on the tire treads and is damaging to ball joints, bearings, steering, and shock absorbers. With special equipment, technicians can measure a tire and wheel assembly, then add special wheel weights to restore balance. Hitting potholes and normal vehicle wear-and-tear can cause unbalanced wheels. Uneven tire wear can indicate unbalanced wheels, so it's wise to check and rotate your vehicle's tires regularly.

Madison Discount Tire has the state of the art Hunter Wheel Balancing System, which provides a tire assembly "road test" while mounted on the unit.  Locates and eliminates virtually every cause of wheel vibration relating to the tire and rim.  Features StraightTrak® LFM which eliminates tire-related pull problems by balancing lateral forces on the front axle and SmartWeight™ Balancing Technology.