Wheel Balancing – Gosport

Wheel balancing is one of those services that makes an immediate, noticeable difference. If you’ve ever experienced a vibration through the steering wheel at certain speeds, typically between 50 and 70mph, unbalanced wheels are one of the most likely causes, and it’s a quick and inexpensive fix that’s easy to overlook until the symptoms become hard to ignore.

When a wheel and tyre assembly is fitted, the weight distribution around the assembly is rarely perfectly even. Wheel balancing uses a balancing machine to identify where small counterweights need to be applied to bring the assembly into balance.

Signs Your Wheels May Need Balancing

Vibration through the steering wheel, most noticeable at motorway speeds
Vibration felt through the seat or floor at certain speeds
Uneven tyre wear, particularly across the tread face
Steering feeling less settled or precise at higher speeds

When Should Wheels Be Balanced?

Every time a new tyre is fitted
If a tyre has been removed and refitted, such as after a puncture repair
After hitting a significant pothole or kerb
If you notice any vibration symptoms, even after recent tyre fitting

Wheel Balancing and Alignment

Wheel balancing and wheel alignment are separate processes that are often confused. Balancing addresses the rotational weight distribution of the wheel and tyre assembly. Alignment addresses the angles at which the wheels meet the road. Both matter, and at RCJ Automotive we can carry out both, often on the same visit.

For wheel balancing in Gosport, speak to the team at RCJ Automotive.

Proud to be AA Approved, a Bosch Service centre, and part of the 1link network – these affiliations represent independent recognition of the standards we hold ourselves to, from the quality of the parts we use to the way we run the garage and look after the people who trust us with their vehicles.

To find out more about Wheel Balancing in Gosport, contact us online, or call us directly on 023 9300 2505 .