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Smooth, Vibration Free Driving
Wheel balancing ensures the weight of your tyres and wheels is distributed evenly around the axle. If a wheel becomes unbalanced, it can cause vibrations and accelerate tyre wear.
At O’Neill’s Tyres, we use modern balancing equipment to identify and correct imbalances quickly and accurately.
Symptoms of Unbalanced Wheels
Common signs include:
- Steering wheel vibration
- Vibration at highway speeds
- Uneven tyre wear
- Increased road noise
- Reduced ride comfort
Balancing your wheels restores smooth driving and protects suspension components.
COMFORT & CONTROL
Our Wheel Balancing Process
When you bring your vehicle to O'Neill's Tyres, our technicians will:
- Remove the wheels from the vehicle
- Mount each wheel on precision balancing equipment
- Identify any imbalance
- Install small balancing weights to correct the issue
- Spin test the wheel to confirm correct balance
- Refit wheels to the vehicle
When Should Wheels Be Balanced?
Wheel balancing is recommended:
- Every 5,000 - 10,000 km
- When installing new tyres
- When tyres are rotated
- If you notice vibration while driving
Book Wheel Balancing in Maitland or Rutherford
If your steering wheel vibrates or your ride feels rough, have your wheels checked by the team at O’Neill’s Tyres.
FAQs
Everything You Need To Know
What causes wheels to become unbalanced?
Wheels can become unbalanced gradually through normal tyre wear, where rubber wears unevenly across the tread. Balance weights can also be lost over time due to road impacts, potholes or kerb contact. Even new tyres can introduce imbalance if the tyre and wheel weight is not evenly distributed. These small differences become more noticeable as speed increases, leading to vibration.
Can unbalanced wheels damage a vehicle?
Yes. Persistent vibration from unbalanced wheels can place extra stress on suspension components, steering parts and wheel bearings. This added strain can contribute to premature wear and may lead to more costly repairs if left unchecked. Uneven tyre wear caused by imbalance can also shorten tyre lifespan significantly.
Is wheel balancing needed with new tyres?
Wheel balancing is essential whenever new tyres are fitted. Even brand new tyres and wheels are rarely perfectly balanced on their own. Balancing ensures the tyre rotates evenly from the start, helping prevent vibration, uneven wear and comfort issues as soon as the vehicle is driven.



