Wheel Balance

Every time a wheel is first mounted onto the axle with a new tire, it has to be balanced. The goal is to make sure the weight is even around the axle.

Wheel balance is checked on a wheel balancing machine that can sense as little as 1/4 ounce difference in weight around the wheel. Why worry about 1/4 ounce on a wheel that weighs many pounds? That tiny amount of weight is traveling very fast around the axle: hundreds of times a minute. It creates enough momentum to cause serious vibration. And when you multiply by 4 wheels, the wobble really adds up. Unbalanced tires put uneven pressure on the treads. Tires get too hot and wear unevenly. Tire imbalance can also strain the wheel bearings and suspension system.

wheel balance Gastonia NC To balance the tires, the technician at Mr. Nobody Tire places tiny offsetting weights at specific points around the wheel.

Not "once and done"

The minute you pull away from the service station with your newly balanced tires, they begin getting out of balance again. Every bump and corner affects balance; so does tire wear. Over time, your tires get out of balance again. That's why it's important to have tires balanced regularly.

What are the warning signs that my tires aren't balanced?

You're most likely to notice uneven wear on the tires. Many drivers also notice vibration over 40 mph, especially if the imbalanced tires are on the front.

How often should my tires be balanced?

During typical use, it's a good idea to have your tires rotated and balanced every 4,000 to 6,000 miles. Have them balanced any time a tire is replaced or patched.

Servicing all of your tire needs from tire repair, replacement, wheel alignment, tire balancing & rotation. While Mr. Nobody is servicing your tires, we can inspect your brakes & suspension too.

Often confused with wheel alignment, a properly balanced wheel is a beautiful, perfectly tuned wheel-tire combination. This is accomplished by placing measured lead weights on the opposite side of the "heavy spot"—the noticeable tread wear on your unbalanced tire.

How do I know if I need my wheels balanced?
Is your vehicle vibrating at certain speeds, say, between 50 and 70 mph? If so, chances are your wheel is out of balance. One section of your tire is heavier than the other because it's endured more exposure to the friction and heat of the road. Come in for prompt, professional service—most people are very satisfied with the difference such a simple and inexpensive procedure makes. Look for these signs, and if you find either one, come see us:

Scalloped, erratic wear pattern on tires.
Vibration in steering wheel, seat, or floorboard at certain speeds.

Mr Nobody Tire is the best tire dealer and auto repair shop in the Gastonia, NC area. We have been providing affordable tires and auto repair services to the Gastonia, NC community since 1964. We carry a wide range of tires including MICHELIN®, BFGoodrich® and Uniroyal® tires. At Mr Nobody Tire we aim to be the best tire dealer and to provide a quick and rewarding tire shopping experience, We offer an easy to use tire quotation form for our customers shopping experience. Our ASE Certified Technicians and Tire Auto Repair Mechanics will look up the right tire for your car or truck. This will make buying and getting a quote for a new set of tires in Gastonia that much easier. Once you buy a set of tires, we will service them too, from computer spin balancing, road force balancing, flat repairs, and rotations. We also offer great deals and some of the best tire specials in Gastonia, NC for the local communities and county of Gaston, North Carolina. Besides selling top name brand tires and custom wheels, Mr. Nobody Tire also offers top notch, quality Gastonia, NC auto repair services.

Bring your car or truck into Mr. Nobody Tire Auto Repair Shop and you are guaranteed to get honest reliable Gastonia, North Carolina auto repair services. Our ASE certified technicians at Mr Nobody Tire are well qualified to complete a full range of auto repairs to keep your car in top running condition. We pride ourselves on providing preventative maintenance Gastonia, NC auto repair services including oil change, fluid flush, brake repair, inspection, service and replacement and many other Gastonia, NC auto repair services at affordable prices. Our skilled ASE Certified auto repair technicians are trained to work on just about every car or truck manufactured, import and domestic. If you are in Gastonia, North Carolina or the surrounding areas such as Charlotte, Belmont, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Cramerton, Dallas, Lowell, McAdenville, Mount Holly, Ranlo, Stanley, Kings Mountain, Shelby or other communities in and around Gaston County, give us a call at one of our two locations listed below or fill-out the online form to get a free quote. Feel free to stop by either of our tire and auto repair shops located in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Two Great Locations to Serve You!

Mr Nobody Gaston Tire Service

2691 Union Road

Gastonia, NC 28054
Ph: (704) 868-3601

Email: mrnobodytires2@gmail.com

Mr Nobody Gaston Tire Service

501 E Long Avenue

Gastonia, NC 28054
Ph: (704) 866-9441

Email: mrnobodytires1@gmail.com