Guideline on Buying Tires Wheel Balancing and the Performance of Your Car | Page 8
2. Better control
Misaligned and imbalanced wheels compromise your ability to steer the vehicle. Wheel
alignment and balancing can significantly improve vehicle handling especially on wet roads
and when cornering. Unevenly worn tires are a recipe of disaster especially when they cause
the car to pull to the right or to the left when braking.
3. Improve driving comfort
Depending on the degree of wheel imbalance, your car can vibrate quite violently especially in
modern lightweight vehicles which do not dampen vibrations caused by spinning wheels very
well. Wheel balancing allows for a smooth and enjoyable ride for both the driver and
passengers.
4. Save money on other repairs
Purchasing a high quality set of new tires for your car is by no means a cheap undertaking.
Unbalanced and misaligned wheels wear out much faster and need replacement sooner. But
that’s only part of the problem. Unbalanced wheels also place a severe strain on other vehicle
components including the suspension system, wheel bearings and other drive-train components
leading to early wear and additional replacement costs.