Wheel Balancing: Why It Matters and How Mobile Tyre Fitters Do It

Wheel balancing is often overlooked, but it's a critical part of tyre maintenance. When wheels are unbalanced, tiny weight differences cause them to vibrate at speed — this shows up as a steering wheel shake, typically between 50–70mph. Left unaddressed, unbalanced wheels wear tyres unevenly, shorten their lifespan and reduce fuel efficiency. Every time new tyres are fitted, wheel balancing should be carried out as standard.

Franks Mobile Tyres includes wheel balancing as part of all tyre fitting appointments — it's not an extra charge. Our mobile tyre fitting vans are equipped with portable electronic wheel balancing machines, allowing us to carry out precise balancing at your location. Signs you need wheel balancing: vibration through the steering wheel at speed, uneven tyre wear across the width of the tread, or tyres wearing out faster than expected. If you're experiencing any of these, call Franks Mobile Tyres for a same-day mobile tyre inspection.