Wheel Balancing Service Video

A steering wheel that shakes at highway speeds can indicate a wheel-balance problem. The car may still drive, but the vibration can wear tires faster. It can also put stress on steering and suspension components.

An unbalanced wheel can cause shaking, uneven tire wear, road noise, or vibration in the steering wheel, seat, or floor.

A tire and wheel are not always evenly weighted all the way around. When one spot is heavier, the wheel can wobble as it spins. Small wheel weights help fix that wobble so the tire rolls smoothly.

Springfield roads can be hard on tires and wheels. Potholes, road salt, and freeze-thaw damage around I-70, US-40, and Limestone Street can knock off weights or worsen tire wear.

At Zima Automotive, we check more than the shake. We look at tire wear, air pressure, wheel condition, and possible alignment issues. We can also balance the wheel so it spins more evenly.

This is relevant for everyday commuters, fleet vehicles, family SUVs, and vehicles imported from Europe in Clark County. Drivers from Urbana and Mechanicsburg may visit our Springfield shop when vibration shows up at higher speeds. If your steering wheel shakes or your tires wear unevenly, call Zima Automotive at (937) 342-3911.

If your wheels need checking, ask about our tire balancing and alignment service. Drivers looking for the best auto repair in Springfield can have wheel vibration checked before it causes uneven tire wear or steering problems.