Auto Maintenance · Lakewood, WA

Wheel Balancing & Rotation

Wheel balancing and tire rotation, plus an alignment check, for a smoother ride and longer tire life.

A few grams of imbalance can shake the wheel on I-5. Front and rear tires also wear at different rates, so balancing and rotating keeps them lasting longer.

Along with balancing and rotation we look at tread wear, which often shows whether an alignment is due.

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Ford technician fitting a tire on a blue Ford SUV raised on a lift

Signs you need balancing or rotation

Noticed one of these? Bring it to our Lakewood shop. We inspect first and go over your options before any work.

Vibration in the steering wheel or seat at certain speeds
Uneven tread wear between front and rear tires
You’ve reached your rotation interval
You just had a tire repaired or replaced
The vehicle pulls to one side (often alignment)

Wheel Balancing & Rotation

What’s included

Computerized wheel balancing
Tire rotation following your vehicle’s pattern
Tire pressure adjustment
Tread depth and wear-pattern check
A heads-up if tread wear suggests an alignment check

What will it cost?

Cost depends on your vehicle and what the inspection turns up. You get the options and an estimate first, and nothing is done until you approve it.

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How it works

What happens during your visit

Check
Every tire gets a tread-depth reading and a look at how it’s wearing.
Rotate
Each tire moves to a new position following the pattern for your vehicle.
Balance
Each wheel goes on a balancer and gets weights where needed.
Advise
If the wear points to an alignment problem, we’ll tell you.

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