Convenience is becoming increasingly important. Mobile tyre fitting services have emerged as a solution to address this need, offering to replace tyres at the customer’s location. But what about wheel balancing? Can mobile tyre fitters provide this essential service as well?
Understanding Wheel Balancing
Before delving into whether mobile tyre fitters can perform wheel balancing, let’s understand what it entails. Wheel balancing is the process of ensuring that the weight around the circumference of a wheel and tyre assembly is evenly distributed. This helps prevent vibrations and uneven tyre wear and ensures a smoother driving experience.
The Process of Wheel Balancing
Traditionally, wheel balancing is performed using specialised equipment found in tyre fitting centers. The process involves mounting the wheel and tyre assembly onto a balancing machine, which then spins the assembly to detect any imbalances. Small weights are then strategically added or removed to achieve proper balance.
Can Mobile Tyre Fitters Perform Wheel Balancing?
Mobile tyre fitters such as ourselves are equipped to provide comprehensive tyre-related services, including wheel balancing. Here’s how they typically carry out wheel balancing on-site:
- Assessment: One of our mobile tyre fitters begins by assessing the condition of the tyres and wheels to identify any imbalances or irregularities.
- Equipment: we use portable balancing machines, similar to those found in traditional tyre fitting centres, to perform the balancing process.
- Mounting and Measurement: The wheel and tyre assembly are mounted onto the portable balancing machine, which then spins the assembly to measure the distribution of weight.
- Correction: Based on the measurements, the technician adds or removes small weights to the wheel rim to achieve proper balance.
- Verification: The balancing process is verified by rechecking the wheel’s balance to ensure that it meets the required specifications.
- Adjustment: If necessary, additional adjustments may be made to achieve optimal balance.
Benefits of Mobile Wheel Balancing:
- Convenience: By offering wheel balancing as part of their mobile tyre fitting service, we provide customers with added convenience. Customers can have both tyre fitting and wheel balancing done at their preferred location.
- Time-saving: Mobile wheel balancing saves customers time by eliminating the need to visit a traditional tyre fitting centre separately for this service.
- Professional Service: We are trained professionals who use specialised equipment to ensure that wheel balancing is performed accurately and effectively.
- On-the-Spot Corrections: In case of any issues or imbalances detected during the balancing process, we are able to make immediate corrections, minimising inconvenience for the customer.
In conclusion, yes, mobile tyre fitters like us can indeed perform wheel balancing as part of their comprehensive service offerings. By bringing this essential service directly to the customer’s location, they enhance convenience, save time, and ensure a smoother driving experience for vehicle owners.