Wheel Balancing – Langley Moor, near Durham

Wheel balancing makes a big difference to how your car drives and how long your tyres last.

No wheel and tyre is perfectly even. Balancing adds small weights to the rim so each wheel spins smoothly. Over time, and every time a tyre is changed, that balance can be lost.

Why it matters

• Comfort: an unbalanced wheel wobbles as it spins, sending vibration through the steering wheel, seats and floor, usually at motorway speeds.
• Tyre life: the uneven contact wears tyres out faster and unevenly, which costs you money.
• Wear and tear: constant vibration puts extra strain on suspension, steering and wheel bearings.

Signs your wheels need balancing

• Steering wheel shaking at certain speeds, often around 50 to 70mph
• Vibration through the seat or floor
• Patchy or cupped wear on the tyres
• A wheel weight has come off, or you’ve had a tyre repaired or replaced

If your car pulls to one side rather than vibrating, the cause is more likely to be wheel alignment.

Wheel balancing at Fred Henderson

We use advanced wheel balancing equipment at our workshop in Langley Moor, near Durham, and our technicians are highly experienced at diagnosing and solving vibration problems. We can also check your wheel balance when we fit new tyres.

Book online or call Fred Henderson on 0191 384 6319.

At Fred Henderson, we’re pleased to offer a discount to students and Blue Light Card holders – our way of saying thank you to those who deserve a fair deal. Combined with our interest-free Payment Assist plans, keeping your car in good shape doesn’t have to put a strain on your budget. Just mention your discount when you book or show your card on arrival and we’ll take care of the rest.

To find out more about Wheel Balancing in Langley Moor, near Durham, contact us online, or call us directly on 0191 384 6319.

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