ROAD FORCE BALANCE
Road Force Balance Services:
- Advanced Road Force balancing using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
- Precision measurement of tire and wheel assembly force variations
- Detection and correction of issues traditional balancing can't identify
- Expert technicians trained in Road Force balancing techniques and diagnostics
- Comprehensive analysis of tire uniformity, sidewall stiffness, and hidden defects
- Elimination of vibrations caused by tire manufacturing inconsistencies
- Road Force balancing available for all vehicle types, including cars, trucks, and SUVs
- Balancing services recommended for new tire installations and persistent vibration issues
When your car, truck, or SUV experiences stubborn vibrations, shaking through the steering wheel, or a rumbling sensation at highway speeds that won't go away, it's time to bring it into our shop here at Shawn and Sons
for a Road Force balance! Addressing these issues early will prevent premature tire wear and costly suspension damage, and it's a straightforward solution when we catch it promptly. But what exactly is Road Force balancing and why is it superior to traditional balancing?
We evaluate our customers' vehicles each time they visit and develop a customized vehicle maintenance plan for them. Road Force balancing is particularly important when installing new tires or when experiencing vibrations that traditional balancing hasn't resolved. Road Force balancing simulates real-world driving conditions and identifies problems that conventional balancing equipment simply cannot detect, ensuring your vehicle drives smoothly and your tires wear evenly.
Road Force balancing becomes especially critical after installing new tires or when you notice persistent vibrations despite having your tires balanced conventionally. Traditional spin balancing only measures weight distribution, but Road Force balancing goes further by measuring the force variation of the entire tire and wheel assembly as it rolls under load—just like it does on the road. This advanced technology can detect issues like belt separations, flat spots, bulges, and sidewall stiffness variations that contribute to vibration problems conventional equipment misses. Don't continue driving with annoying vibrations; invest in a Road Force balance as soon as you notice symptoms, because prolonged vibration accelerates wear on your steering and suspension components.
Important Tips: To save yourself hundreds on premature tire replacement and suspension repairs, schedule a Road Force balance whenever you purchase new tires or experience unexplained vibrations.
Signs You Need Road Force Balancing Checklist:
- Your vehicle vibrates or shakes at specific speeds (typically 55-70 mph) even after traditional balancing has been performed.
- You feel a pulsating or thumping sensation through the steering wheel, seat, or floorboard while driving at highway speeds.
- Your new tires cause vibration problems despite being conventionally balanced multiple times.
- You experience a rhythmic vibration that seems to correspond with tire rotation speed.
- Your steering wheel shakes side-to-side at certain speeds, indicating possible force variation issues.
- You've had your tires balanced traditionally but the vibration returns quickly or never fully goes away.
Trust our team of highly trained mechanics at Shawn and Sons to diagnose your vibration issues using the most advanced balancing technology available. A Road Force balance when you first notice persistent vibrations will save you the costs of premature tire replacement and suspension component damage, plus dramatically improve your vehicle's ride quality. Our mechanics will perform a thorough Road Force balance and match-mount your tires to their optimal position on the wheel for the smoothest ride possible. Come by and get your vibration troubles resolved today!
