The Importance of Balance… in Your Life and in Your Tires

The Importance of Having Your Tires Balanced

Remember last January when Tanganyika Wildlife Park hosted Yoga with Penguins at the Intrust Bank Arena before our Wichita Thunder took to the ice? Everything about that was a lesson in balance. And, it reminded us how important balance is in our lives. But, this balance also applies to our vehicles… especially our tires. Because, tire balancing is essential for the smooth operation of your car or truck and the life of your tires. So in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros in Wichita explore the importance of making sure your car or truck’s tires are balanced, how to tell if they need balancing, and how best to keep them balanced.

Why Balanced Tires Keep Your Safe and Save You Money

Balanced tires makes sure that the weight placed on and around your vehicle’s tire and wheel assembly is evenly distributed. And this reduces vibrations, improves handling, and help ensure even tread wear. Whereas, without proper balancing, you can experience shaking, uneven tire wear, and increased strain on suspension components. And this can lead to costly repairs.

How to Tell Your Tires Need Balancing

Common signs that your tires need balancing include:

Vibrations in the steering wheel, seat, or floor at certain speeds.
Uneven or rapid tire wear.
A noticeable increase in road noise. If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s time to get your tires checked and balanced.

Maintaining Balanced Tires

To keep your tires balanced, follow these tips:

Rotate your tires regularly, typically every 5,000 to 7,000 miles.
Get your tires balanced during rotations or regularly scheduled maintenance, or if you notice vibrations.
Ensure your tires are inflated to the correct pressure, as improper inflation can affect balance.

Tracy’s Tire Pros Can Balance Your Tires on Your Next Scheduled Tune Up

By keeping your tires balanced, you’ll improve your vehicle’s performance, extend tire life, and enjoy a smoother ride. So, let Tracy’s Tire Pros in Downtown Wichita help you ensure that your ride on the road is smooth and safe. And that your tires stay stronger and last longer.

Tracy’s Tire Pros can help you with any automotive issues that you may have. And they have three locations for your convenience: West Maple Street auto care and auto repair, East First Street N. and West 21st Street N. And, Tracy’s Automotive is a proud dealer for Jasper Engines and Vogue Performance Exhaust systems.

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