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, 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.
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.
We balance the wheel-tire assembly with every new set of Les Schwab tires. Then rebalance them for free for the life of those tires.
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.
Uneven and faster tread wear can happen when a wheel-tire set is out of balance — even by half an ounce.
Proper weight balancing keeps you rolling smoothly for maximum fuel efficiency and less drag.
When unaddressed, vibrations from an unbalanced wheel-tire assembly can wear on your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems.
If you have a set of Les Schwab tires that were balanced when you bought them, we’ll rebalance 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.
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.
Our guide to understanding the difference between tire balancing and alignment and how each one can affect your vehicle and wallet.
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.