What is wheel balancing and why does my car need it?
At 60 mph your tyres will typically rotate around 700 times a minute so for your comfort and safety it is essential that your car’s wheels are in balance. Having your wheels balanced at Queens Park Garage will give you a smoother, safer ride and improve your fuel economy.
- If you feel excessive vibration
- Every time you change the tyres on your car
- Every year or 10,000 miles
I would highly recommend QPG. Best garage in Bournemouth.
- Dan Collins
I took my car in for a Hunter wheel balance and it has cured a niggling vibration I've been trying to sort out for the last 6 months. Needless to say I'm very pleased with the results.
- Phil Stubbs
Gives a smoother ride
Reduces excessive force on wheel bearings
Reduces steering vibration
In our continual mission to be the best, we have invested in the most comprehensive Hunter Engineering Road Force® Elite Wheel Balancer. Using our state of the art Hunter Road Force Elite wheel balancing machine we can simulate actual road force to identify and correct imbalance in real world conditions. Once all four wheels have been tested the balancer will also provide a best wheel placement plan for the wheels on the car.
We can perform a Road Force® test and balance faster than any traditional balancer and provide a "new car ride" The Road Force® Elite solves wheel vibration problems that traditional wheel balancers can't fix. Keep scrolling for an indication of how this high quality piece of engineering works.
Having your wheels balanced will ensure the weight of the wheel and tyre is at it's optimum for the full circumference of the wheel. Out of balance wheels put excessive force on your vehicle’s wheel bearing and suspension system which can lead to unnecessary wear and tear. You may also notice vibration through the steering as well as uneven and premature wear to your tyres.
Click on the circles to learn more about Hunter Laser Wheel Balancing:
Laser
Automatically detects: Wheel dimensions Weight Spoke location Rim profile (to create a 3D model of the rim) Rim runout
Control Console
Displays 3D model of wheel Guides the technician through requested adjustments Shows the technician the best location on the car for each wheel
