Tyres, Balancing & Tracking
Wheel balancing ensures that the weight of the wheel and tyre is even around the axle, and is achieved by placing tiny offsetting weights at specific points around the wheel.
Every time a new tyre is mounted onto an axle, the wheel should be rebalanced to ensure it continues to rotate evenly. Wheels that are not balanced or are out of balance generally produce a vibration that is uncomfortable to the driver and results in premature wearing of tyres, suspension and steering components.
If your wheels are out of balance, you're likely to notice uneven wear on the tyres. Many drivers also notice vibration when travelling over 40 - 50mph, especially if the imbalanced tyres are on the front.
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If you are looking to buy tyres in Leeds why not come along and see us. Don’t forget you can also pop in for a Tyre Check where we can offer advice and assistance on any tyre queries you may have.
We can provide tyres for you or you can bring your own or order some to be sent to us (prior agreement necessary). You can choose to have your tyres fitted at our garage in Sherburn in Elmet Leeds, just click on the Book Tyres Online and provisionally book your fitting day & time.
We aim to offer our customers the flexibility of choice and superior service. Each product we sell is assigned a category from Value Tyres, Standard Tyres, Premium Tyres & Ultimate Tyres. You can select your preferred tyre or a particular product that’s more suited to your driving style and we can usually have the tyre(s) delivered and fitted the same day.
For all your tyres, balancing and tracking requests consider Stretton's MOT Station as your preferred choice. Reserve a slot online by clicking the button below or call us on 01937 557524.
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Wheel balancing ensures that the weight of the wheel and tyre is even around the axle, and is achieved by placing tiny offsetting weights at specific points around the wheel.
Incorrect balancing not only causes vibration in the steering wheel and dashboard, but wrongly balanced wheels can also cost you money! Incorrect balancing also causes premature wear of tyres and rapid wear of suspension parts.
If you find that your steering 'wobbles' above a certain speed, this may be a sign that your wheels are not balanced properly. If left, this can not only be uncomfortable to drive, but may affect the performance of your vehicle.
You should also have your wheels checked or balanced after an impact such as a kerb, pothole or stone, when a tyre looks abnormal or every 10,000 miles.
*If you are purchasing new tyres from us, wheel balancing is included within the tyre price so does not need to be purchased separately.
For all your tyres, balancing and tracking requests consider Stretton's MOT Station as your preferred choice. Reserve a slot online by clicking the button below or call us on 01937 557524.
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Wheel tracking (or Wheel Alignment) refers to the angle and direction at which the tyres are set. Hitting kerbs or driving at speed through a pothole can result in wheel misalignment. Poorly aligned tyres can affect road holding, increase fuel consumption and decrease the life of your tyres.
Wheel alignment (tracking) problems can be caused by hitting a kerb, driving into a pothole in the road or by excessive wear to steering or suspension components. It is important to get your wheel alignment checked annually to ensure you get the most out of your tyres.
Keep an eye out for unusual wear on your tyres, such as premature wear on the inside or outside shoulder, which could be a sign of incorrect alignment. Wheel alignment involves checking the direction and angle of the wheels. The misalignment positions are often described as toe in, toe out, positive camber or negative camber.
Remember to visit our Wheel Alignment page for details of our wheel aligning service - which is a slightly different process to Wheel Tracking.
For all your tyres, balancing and tracking requests consider Stretton's MOT Station as your preferred choice. Reserve a slot online by clicking the button below or call us on 01937 557524.
Please note: if you are purchasing new tyres from us, wheel balancing is included within the tyre price so does not need to be purchased separately.