Tyres & steering · Sant Andreu
Electronic wheel balancing
Steering wheel vibration between 90 and 130 km/h: the classic wheel imbalance. Corrected on the electronic balancer with exact counterweights, and the car irons the motorway flat again.
What does this service include at Tallers Marathon?
Electronic balancing of the wheels with the right counterweights for each rim, plus a tyre condition check.
- Electronic balancerDetects each wheel’s static and dynamic imbalance.
- Correct counterweightsClip-on or adhesive depending on the rim, placed where they belong.
- Tyre inspectionDeformations, flat spots and bulges that balancing cannot fix.
- All four wheelsRear imbalance is felt less at the wheel, but punishes just the same.
Why does the steering wheel vibrate above 100 km/h?
The most frequent cause is front wheel imbalance: a few off-centre grams make the wheel "hop" dozens of times a second at motorway speed. If the vibration appears under braking, suspect the discs; if it is constant, the balancing.
A detail that saves visits: notice when it vibrates. Constant vibration that comes and goes with speed = balancing. Vibration only under braking = warped discs. Vibration under acceleration that stops when you lift off = transmission. With that observation made, the diagnosis goes straight to the point. Balance decays with a wheel’s normal life: counterweights knocked off in a pothole, dried mud stuck inside the rim (more common than you would think) or the tyre’s natural wear. That is why it comes included with every new tyre and is worth repeating if vibration appears. If it persists after balancing, we look for rim or tyre deformation: balancing corrects weights, not impacts.
Frequently asked questions
All four wheels or just the front?
All four: rear imbalance is felt less at the steering wheel, but wears tyres, bearings and suspension just the same.
How long does it take?
About 30–45 minutes for all four wheels. You can wait at the garage.
Why does the vibration return after a few months?
A lost counterweight, dirt in the rim or a tyre starting to deform. If it comes back soon, we inspect the wheel thoroughly rather than just balancing it again.
Can the vibration damage the car?
Sustained over time, yes: it accelerates wear on bearings, ball joints and shock absorbers, besides numbing your hands on every trip. It is cheap to fix; fix it.
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