Tires

How Do I Know if My Tires Need to be Balanced?

Guide to Identify Tire Wheel Balancing 

It is important to keep your tires balanced in order to prevent damage and tire wear. How do I know if my tires need to be balanced? There are a few ways you can tell if your tires are out of balance. Keep reading this Carvilles Auto Mart blog post to find out! 

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First Way: Identify whether or not you take regular turns. If you are constantly turning, it could mean that there’s something wrong with the tire. If your tire starts to shake when you’re going over a speed bump, the tread on your tires might be wearing off. 

A mechanic balancing the car's tire

Second Way: You can do this by checking the tread depth of your tires. Tire tread should be between 1/16 and 1/8 of an inch deep. If your tread is less than that, you probably need to get your tire balanced. 

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If you are still unsure, the best way to know if your tires are out of balance is to take your vehicle to Carvilles Auto Mart service center at 2507 Highway 6 and 50, Grand Junction, CO, for a tire check.