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Considering the increasing number of accidents these days, road safety experts are constantly warning that one of the major reasons for some of the accidents occurring on Indian roads is improper balancing of the wheels. Car owners often pay attention to servicing the engine oil, filters and brakes during car servicing, but do not pay attention to technical aspects like balancing the wheels.
This small problem can greatly affect the stability, mileage and safety of your car. You can find out yourself whether the wheel balance of your vehicle is correct or not by some easy methods.
steering vibration
If your car is driving at a speed of 60 to 80 km per hour on the highway and you feel even a slight vibration in the steering wheel, it is almost a sure sign that the front wheels are unbalanced. This problem often develops slowly and is not noticeable in everyday driving, but on the highway it can sometimes be extremely worrisome.
vibration throughout the car
If the entire car begins to vibrate while driving on the highway, it may be possible that the rear wheels are not properly balanced. Many car drivers ignore this type of vibration. When this happens, they may think it is due to poor road conditions, but if the rear wheels are not properly balanced, it can cause serious damage to the tires and suspension.
tire wear
If any tire on your car is more worn on one side, it could be not only an alignment problem, but also a wheel balance problem. If the car is not serviced on time, the life of the tires can be halved.
Squealing during braking, reduction in mileage
Improper wheel balancing increases the rolling resistance of the engine, thereby reducing mileage. Vibration that occurs during braking at high speed can affect the control of the car.
Main disadvantages of poor wheel balancing:
- The car feels unstable while driving at high speed.
- Suspension parts wear out quickly.
- Tires wear out quickly.
- Fuel consumption increases.
- Long car journeys can be tiring and unsafe.
