Wheel Balancers

We have years of experience in the garage equipment industry and we know that every garage, workshop or body shop needs, at the very least a basic tyre changer and wheel balancer to be able to change car tyres and balance the wheels following a tyre change.

At Concept Garage Equipment you can view and buy the wheel balancer of your choice online, and we are also available on the phone to offer advice and recommendations to garage owners to help them make the right choice of garage equipment, ensure they have the correct wheel balancer based on both their customer's needs, as well as the volume of tyre being balanced so that we can provide you maximise the profit within your garage business, have excellent quality reliable wheel balancing machines on hand to get the job done with minimal effort and maximum speed.

View our Tyre Balancing Machines range online or call us on 0113 469 0572.

Often following changing of a tyre on the wheel rim, a wheel balancer is a device used to balance the wheels of a vehicle or other wheeled vehicle so that it stays in place and does not move around on the ground whilst driving. The wheel balancer is used to identify weight differences between the different areas of the spinning wheel and helps to identify where wheel weights can be added or removed to balance the wheel more evenly.

Correctly balanced wheels will help to stop the wheels of a vehicle from spinning unevenly, preventing wheel hop on the tarmac, it will keep the steering wheel within the car from rocking and can help to prevent uneven wear on the vehicle tyres.

Wheel balancing machines are used to keep wheels in good condition, so your car, motorcycle, or truck can keep moving no matter where you take it. This can help extend the life of your wheels, which can help you save money on repairs.

A wheel balancer can be used to balance the wheels of cars, motorcycles and large commercial vehicles and even heavy-duty wheels on machinery. The balanced wheels help improve the stability and manoeuvrability of the vehicle.

The three main factors to consider when choosing a wheel balancer machine are price, quality and maintenance. The quality of a wheel balancer depends on the quality of the parts, the design of the assembly, and how easy the balancer is to operate.

• Static Wheel Balancers - these are simple devices for balancing the wheels of a vehicle. After using your tyre changing machine to change the tyre, the wheel with the tyre fitted is placed onto a spindle that is balanced on a suitable vertical supporting device. The spindle is then manually rotated and allowed to come to a standstill, which will do so with the heavier side towards the ground, suggesting that the wheel can be balanced by adding weight to the lighter upper side of the wheel. This type of balancing technique is repeated a number of times, gradually adding small weights to the upper side of the wheel until the wheel spins freely without settling on any one side.
• Dynamic Wheel Balancers - are a more automatic device for balancing the wheels of a vehicle. The wheel and tyre assembly is placed on the wheel balancing machine and it is rotated automatically with several sensors detecting the motion of the wheel. As it spins, the sensors of the machine capture the weight imperfections and indicate where the weights need to be applied, and will tell the user what the weight imbalance is, and therefore what wheel weight to add. This is a much more accurate way to balance a wheel and much faster to use for any busy tyre shop, garage or MOT Bay.

A tyre balancing machine, which is commonly known as a wheel balancer or wheel balancing machine, is a specialised machine used in the automotive industry to ensure that the wheels and tyres of a car or other vehicle are properly balanced.

Balancing wheels and tyres play a crucial role in maintaining optimal performance and safety on the roads. When a wheel or tyre is not balanced correctly, it can result in uneven tyre wear, vibrations, and potentially unsafe driving conditions.

A tyre balancing machine utilises advanced technology to detect even the slightest imbalances in a wheel's weight distribution. It achieves balance by attaching the wheel to the machine and spinning it at high speed. The machine then measures the wheel's imbalance and determines the precise counterweight needed to bring it back into balance. This process helps to eliminate vibrations and ensure a smooth and stable ride, enhancing both tyre longevity and overall vehicle performance.

Tyre balancing machines (or wheel balancers) are commonly found in garages, tyre service centres, MOT Bays, and automotive workshops throughout the UK, providing an essential service to maintain the safety and efficiency of vehicles on British roads.