Wheel & Tire Balancing,
the Right Way
Wheel & Tire Balancing,
the Right Way
Like a tune-up for your wheel-tire set, balancing evenly distributes the combined weight of each tire and wheel assembly. When everything is in balance and mounting is done to exact specifications, you’ll get a smooth ride with less vibration coming through the steering wheel and floorboard. Plus, it will help prevent uneven tire wear for added tire life and fuel economy.
Balancing vs. Alignments
When your wheel-tire sets are balanced, it minimizes vibrations. In contrast, an alignment ensures all of your wheels are pointing in the same direction.
Lifetime Guarantee
We mount and balance the wheel-tire assembly with every new set of Les Schwab tires. Then rebalance them for free for the life of those tires.
It’s Easy to Get Out of Balance
Everyday driving can cause your wheel-tire assembly to get out of whack. A quick trip to Les Schwab can bring balance back to your ride.
THE BENEFITS OF PROPER BALANCING
Added Tire Tread Life
Uneven and faster tread wear can happen when a wheel-tire set is out of balance — even by half an ounce.
More MPG
Proper weight balancing keeps you rolling smoothly for maximum fuel efficiency and less drag.
Less Vehicle Wear and Tear
Vibrations from an unbalanced wheel-tire assembly can wear on your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems.
Les Schwab Value Promise
FREE WHEEL AND TIRE BALANCE SERVICES
If you have a set of Les Schwab tires that were balanced when you bought them, we’ll rebalance and mount them for free with every tire rotation. We’ll even rebalance anytime you feel the service may be needed. It’s part of our Best Tire Value Promise. Didn’t buy your tires here? We can still balance your wheels and tires. Just schedule an appointment or stop by any Les Schwab location.
FREE Rotations
Rotating your tires will help extend their life, but the cost of doing so can add up. We’ll rotate your Les Schwab-bought tires every 5,000 miles — for free. That’s hundreds of dollars in savings.
Passenger Cars
Save up to $27 each rotation for a total savings of up to $324¹ over the life of your tires.
Light Trucks/SUVs
Save up to $35 each rotation for a total savings of up to $350² over the life of your tires.
FREE Rebalancing
If your Les Schwab-bought tires need rebalancing for any reason, bring them in. We’ll rebalance all four of your tires and wheels free of charge for the life of your tires.
Passenger Cars
We’ll rebalance your tires and wheels for free — a value of up to $67 each time.
Light Trucks/SUVs
We’ll rebalance your tires and wheels for free — a value of up to $75 each time.
¹All savings scenarios assume a set of four Road Control 205/65R-16 passenger tires with a 65,000-mile warranty and 12 total rotations.
²All savings scenarios assume a set of four Back Country 225/70R-16 Light Truck/SUV tires with a 55,000-mile warranty and 10 total rotations.
What You Need To Know
The Basics of Road-Force Balancing
Using a road-force balance machine, Les Schwab perfectly balances the slight inconsistencies in wheel and tire assemblies to reduce vibrations and improve your driving performance.
The Difference Between Tire Balancing and Alignment
Our guide to understanding the difference between tire balancing and alignment and how each one can affect your vehicle and wallet.
How Do I Know If My Tires Need to Be Balanced?
Tire balancing makes sure that weight is properly distributed around the entire circumference of the wheel-tire assembly. Here’s how to know if you need rebalancing.
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