Since the vehicle will no longer be able to steer smoothly, accidents that are otherwise avoidable may occur. Uneven tire wear can be caused by unbalanced tires or by other issues with the steering or wheels. The vehicle is at increased risk of having a flat tire if tires are allowed to wear abnormally. The tire can thin to the point of spontaneous rupture, which can be a dangerous situation if it happens while driving. In a pinch, rotating the tires can be a temporary solution until you have the money to replace the ones that are too worn out.
New tires that are installed should immediately be balanced. Unbalanced tires put more stress on the engine of your vehicle, since the resistance created by the imbalance forces the engine to work harder just to keep the vehicle in motion. As a result, the engine requires more fuel to sustain its operation under these conditions.
When you start using fuel faster than usual, check your tires. Under-inflated tires can also cause the vehicle to consume more fuel than usual, but if the tire pressures are normal the tires may be unbalanced. While some newer cars have a fuel economy indicator, these can be inaccurate. Note the mileage of the vehicle or set one of the trip meters to zero when you fill it up with fuel, then note the number of gallons put into the vehicle. If you hit a curb or another hard object in your car, pull off to a safe spot on the side of the road and inspect your vehicle for damage.
If you are uncertain if your car has been damaged, you may still want to get your vehicle checked out, as this ensures your car can be fully inspected by automotive professionals. Keeping all four tires properly balanced will help you stay safe on the road and prevent unnecessary damage to other parts of your car. Of course, if you experience an accident caused by a tire blowout or other tire issues, the team at Fix Auto can help you repair your vehicle.
We offer a variety of collision repair services , all of which are performed by friendly, knowledgeable technicians. To learn more or to book an appointment, please contact us online or call us today at This blog post was contributed by Fix Auto Poway, a leading industry expert and collision repair shop servicing the North County in San Diego.
We are the premier independent body shop network delivering world-class customer service and high-quality collision repairs across the U. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced in any form, by any means, without written permission from Fix Auto USA. Locations Request Appointment These problems include: Too much vibration. When all four car tires are properly balanced, there is minimal risk of vibration. But, when your tires are unbalanced, vibration increases throughout your vehicle.
Uneven tread wear. One advantage of having balanced car tires is the tread wears down evenly as long as you keep them properly inflated , so all four tires are in the same condition.
Conversely, when your tires are unbalanced, certain areas of a tire can wear down quicker than they should. Long-term car damage. Rebalancing is done in a tire shop by putting the wheel-tire unit on a tire balancing machine that takes measurements to pinpoint lighter or heavier areas and making adjustments to account for these weight differences.
Wheel alignment corrects the angles of the tires so they travel in the same direction and make contact with the road properly. Alignment reduces uneven tire wear and extends the life of your tires. Oftentimes tire balancing and alignment are perceived to be the same thing, but are not. How Tires Are Rebalanced Rebalancing is done in a tire shop by putting the wheel-tire unit on a tire balancing machine that takes measurements to pinpoint lighter or heavier areas and making adjustments to account for these weight differences.
The wheel is spun while vibration measurements are taken. This tells the tech if the weight is spread evenly, how much weight to add and where on the wheel to attach it. If an imbalance is found, the technician may be able to rebalance and adjust the weights adding more. But sometimes it requires the tech to also move the tire on the wheel and then rebalance.
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