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nos4mao
07-26-2008, 09:30 AM
I've heard that once you have rotated the tires you have to balance them? Is this correct? I know rotating tires isn't hard.... I just don't want to spend the money on it since I know it can be done by myself or whatever?

Thanks,
Matt

ep_hatcher_510
07-26-2008, 09:44 AM
you be fine as long as you got even wear on your tires.

nos4mao
07-26-2008, 10:05 AM
Ok that sounds right! Ive have just noticed a lot more road noise lately!

Thanks,
Matt

na14yu
07-26-2008, 10:17 AM
You don't need to balance them every time you rotate. I rotate tires often but only get my tires balanced if I notice wheel weights missing and if it seems like it's affecting handling or NVH.

Bificus
07-26-2008, 11:23 AM
Balancing once or twice a year for me. Rotate every other oil change at 5K intervals.

classiccelica
07-26-2008, 11:34 AM
You excessive road noise is probably because your tires are getting worn a little. A rotation could help with this but not very much. I was a technician at a local honda dealer for two years, really only happens when the tires a getting worn, because of the lack of tread deapth you will notice a little more noise the more the tires wear.