Is rear wheel balancing essential?
Is it essential to balance the back wheels? Just got two new back tyres and the guy fitting them said they dont balance tyres for the back wheels.
Asked on 26 March 2012 by wilo60
Answered by
Honest John
Not essential, no. Not unless you get a vibration.
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