Having your tires balanced is important not only to the longevity of the tire, but to the safety of the driver and to the performance of the car.
Unbalanced tires cause road vibration, which leads to driver fatigue, premature tire wear and unnecessary wear to your vehicle’s suspension. Tires should be balanced when they are mounted on wheels for the first time or when they are remounted after a repair. They should be rebalanced at the first sign of a vibration or shimmy, and should be balanced at least once a year.