Wheel
balancing, also known as tire balancing, is the process of equalizing the
weight of the combined tire and wheel assembly so that it spins smoothly at
high speed.
Balancing
involves putting the wheel assembly on a balancer, which centres’ the wheel and
spins it. A wheel balancer allows you to quickly and conveniently assess any
slight imperfections in the way a wheel turns, and then add small weights to
the wheel in order to offset the effect of these problems.
Why is wheel balancer required?
It
is required during the manufacturing process used in making tires, since there
are always slight imperfections in them, such as slightly different thicknesses
of rubber, and these cause the tire to be slightly uneven. This must be
compensated for by adding small weights to the wheel in order to offset the
effect of the tire's imperfections.
Process
The
process begins with the wheel being removed from the vehicle and mounted on a
wheel balancer. This is a computerized machine that rotates the wheel at
different speeds, simultaneously the computer measures the vibration of the
axle caused by the imbalances in the wheel. It is then calculated, of how much
amount of weight needs to be added to the wheel to bring about balance and
ensure a smooth ride.
These
days, even the most basic entry level wheel balancer will come armed with hi
tech software that makes finding an imbalance and taking appropriate action.
The computer interfaces that are in built in these machines easily helps to
diagnose the problem and fix it.
Signs when wheel balancing becomes
necessary
·
Excessive vibration is the steering wheel at certain speeds
·
Floorboard vibration when certain speeds are reached
·
Cupped wear pattern in tire treads
Significant things you need to know
about balancing
Balance
changes over time: As the tire wears, the balance will slowly and dynamically
change over time. Most good tire places will want to rebalance when tires are
rotated, or when swapping in winter/summer tires for a second season.
It
only fixes balance: Balancing will not prevent vibrations from a bent wheel,
out of round tire or irregular wear. Balancing weights can't compensate for a
problem that is actually physical in nature, they can only compensate for
weight differences.
Benefits
Wheel
balancing provides a smooth ride and assures even tire wear by properly
adjusting the wheel weight distribution around the vehicle.
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