Wheel Balancing
Steering-wheel vibration at 60 mph? Uneven tyre wear? A proper workshop balance sorts it in minutes.
- Dynamic balance on our workshop machine
- Adhesive weights for alloys
- Fixes wobble, vibration and uneven wear
The wheel balancing process — step by step
Full transparency on exactly what happens from the moment you get in touch to the moment we hand back the keys.
- 1
Test drive check
We confirm the symptom and which axle is affected before pulling wheels off.
- 2
Wheel off & cleaned
Weight residue removed and the rim cleaned — old weights left on ruin the reading.
- 3
Spin & measure
Wheel mounted on the balancer, spun to speed, imbalance measured to the gram.
- 4
Weights applied
Stick-on or clip-on weights placed in the correct plane — inner or outer.
- 5
Recheck & refit
Re-spun to verify zero imbalance, then refitted and torqued to spec.
Looking for wheel balancing in London? Catford Tyres offers fully in-shop wheel balancing across every SE, BR and DA postcode — 7 days a week, with same-day and 7 days emergency slots. Whether it's wheel balancing at your home, at work, or in-shop, our fitters carry the tools, sensors and top tyre brands (Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Falken) to finish the job on the spot. No workshop trip, no waiting room, no upfront payment.
Everything included with your wheel balancing
No hidden extras, no vague pricing. Here's exactly what you get, what we bring, what to have ready and what happens afterwards.
- Diagnostic road test
- Wheel removal and rim clean-down
- Dynamic balance on our workshop rig
- Stick-on or clip-on weights applied in the correct plane
- Recheck spin before refitting
- Torque to manufacturer spec
- Workshop dynamic balancer (accuracy to 5 g)
- Adhesive weights (alloys) and clip-on weights (steel wheels)
- Torque wrench + wheel-hub cleaning kit
- The speed at which the vibration kicks in (helps us confirm the fix)
- Locking wheel-nut key
- Steering wheel wobble between 55–70 mph
- Seat vibration at motorway speed
- After hitting a large pothole or kerb
- After fitting new tyres elsewhere and noticing wobble
An unbalanced wheel destroys suspension bushes, wheel bearings and the tyre itself — a 15-minute per-wheel balance can save hundreds in premature wear. Vibration through the steering wheel isn't something to live with.
- If vibration returns quickly, book an alignment check — the balance won't hold if the wheel is buckled or the hub face is corroded
Do I need all four balanced?+
Not necessarily — if only the fronts vibrate, front only is fine. We test-drive and confirm before charging you for wheels that don't need it.
How often should tyres be rebalanced?+
Every 15,000 miles or whenever a tyre is removed for any reason.