Tire re-balance

[supradupe]

Question for the pros.

Do we need to re-balance the tires say every 2-3 year? even though there is absolutely no vibration or uneven wear/tear pattern on the tires?

In other words, if the tires were perfectly balanced when they mounted on the wheels, all we have to do is rotate them every 7k mile or so, is this right?

Thanks.
steve

[00ML430 Bulldog]

Originally Posted by supradupe

Question for the pros.

Do we need to re-balance the tires say every 2-3 year? even though there is absolutely no vibration or uneven wear/tear pattern on the tires?

In other words, if the tires were perfectly balanced when they mounted on the wheels, all we have to do is rotate them every 7k mile or so, is this right?

Thanks.
steve

No No No It is best to rebalance the tires when you rotate them.

[Gilly]

If everthing looks and feels OK, I woudn't have them rebalanced. Doesn't "hurt" anything, but doesn't really matter that much.
Gilly

[ML320guy]

I ran my original tires to 55000 miles with no rebalance. I had no problems, so I avoided dealing with those special Mercedes weights.
I bought Michelin cross terrain's (great, so far), but the warranty requires rebalance every 4000 miles, so I've had it done.

[supradupe]

I've got the cross terrain also, with 23k so far so good, the tire dealer I purchased them from doesn't want to rebalance them if the tires are not worn unevenly and/or having drivability issues. I guess I will keep up with the rotation and be done with it. Thanks everyone.

[Chuck&Gail]

Personally I "rotate" the tires by installing winter tires for winter, and all seasons for rest of the year. When I reinstall tires, I move them front to back (and visa versa). I never rebalance unless I get a repair or hit something that "removes" a weight (happens rarely). So far the tires wear flat and even, so I must be ok seems to me.