How often should I balance my tires? Had it done 5 months ago and front end of car is vibratng again.?

Question

My Dad rotated the tires in September and the front end started to vibrate so I had the tires balanced, which fixed the problem. A couple of days ago I put air in my tires because they were low and now the front end is vibrating again in much the same way it did before I had the tires balanced. Is it possible the tires need to be balanced again already?

Answer 1

Recheck the air pressure. If it still vibrates, have the tires balanced again.

You might also wish to check the lug nuts. If they're loose, that will also cause vibration, and eventually, the tire will fall off the vehicle. Even if your dad put them on, perhaps he forgot to fully tighten them.

I always check for vibration, and also, on a straight-a-way, I'll take my hands off the wheel (but keep them close to the wheel), to make sure the vehicle stays in a straight line. If it coasts to the left or right rapidly, you need to have it checked out.

Answer 2

Tires should be rotated every 6-7,000 miles, balanced only when necessary i.e. losing a weight, etc. If putting air in causes vibration, you may have put more psi in than needed, also you may have a 'bad' tire. Have a tire store check it out. If you take it back to where the tires were purchased/balanced, they should check it out N/C.

Answer 3

Yes & No 1ST THING TO DO IS CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE 1ST THING IN THE MORNING IT SHOULD BE AT 32-35 PSI IF THE PROMBLEM STILL PERSIST I WOULD CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE TIRES IF THE TIRE ARE IN GOOD CONDOTION, KEEPING IN MIND THE ROAD CONDITOIN THAT U R DRIVING ON BECAUSE THAT CAN ALSO AFFICT THE TIRES 2 IF ALLTHAT FAIL CHECK THE FRONT END OR MAYBE U HIT SOMETHING AND MIGHT HAVE 2 JUST BALANCE THE TIRE AGAIN.

Answer 4

One reason babies cry is to block out the world, so it sounds like he is probably overtired. Be on the alert for sleepy signs around 1 1/2-2 hours after his last nap (most babies this age can only go 2 hours max w/o getting fussy). Watch for yawns, eye rubbing, staring, turning away from toys, or nuzzling into your shoulder - then get him down for a nap as soon as you see one! Catching babies at the right time for sleep is at least half the battle. Try swaddling, white noise, and a pacifier to help him calm down and stay that way. As for the continual fussiness, that could be from having trouble napping, but this is also the age when teething often begins. If he has been drooling more than usual lately or his gums look red and swollen, teeth might be on the way....

Answer 5

There may be something wrong beyond the balancing of the tires. I think the vehicle itself needs to be checked out to see why it is doing this.

After that, in order to avoid having to wonder WHEN to rotate your tires just rotate them every time you change your oil and kill 2 birds with one stone.

Answer 6

You probably have lost a balance weight on one of the tyres or you could have a bent wheel rim. Have them rebalanced and make sure they clean the wheels before balancing as there could be a build up of mud on the inner side of the rim.

Answer 7

yes.but air should have no effect on balance....probley need a balance...iv had tires vibrate because of mud on the back of the wheel

Answer 8

at Goodyear they recommend rotation and re-balance of tires every 3000 miles. you don't mention if you've had a front end alignment or not. this is recommended every 60000 miles or earlier if you live in a rough environment.

Answer 9

one of the weights they use to balance tires may have fallen off or too much air in tires.have the tierods checked also

Answer 10

yes and shocks and alighnment may effect tire wear and balance