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Wheel Balancing Cost

How Much Does Wheel Balancing Cost?

low cost Rotation Only: $20-$30
low cost Balancing + Rotating Average: $12 per tire

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Tire rotation can help extend the life of your tires. According to Meineke Car Care, an out-of-balance tire can affect ride quality and shorten the life of tires, bearings, shocks and other suspension components.
 
Typical costs:
  • Rotation costs $20 to $30, but should be included with balancing. Balancing tires costs an average of $12 per tire.
  • Balancing tires every time they are rotated may not be necessary. Car experts Tom and Ray Magliozzi believe that tires already in balance tend to stay in balance. They suggest having your tires rebalanced only if you feel a shimmy or vibration, or if the tires have been re-mounted on different rims.
What should be included:
  • Mounting and balancing are often included when you purchase new tires. Some tire retailers also include lifetime rotations, balancing and flat repairs.
Discounts:
  • If your tires are already being removed for another service, like brake repair, it may make sense to also rotate your tires.
Shopping for wheel balancing:
  • If you take your vehicle to a dealership for routine service and maintenance, rotation will typically be included. Most carmakers call for tire rotation every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. Check your owner's manual for suggested mileage for rotation.
  • Tire shops like Goodyear and Discount Tire typically provide wheel balancing and tire rotation. Many Costco locations that have tire service centers also rotate and balance tires.
Article updated May 2007
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments
Tire Rotation and Balancing
Amount: $43.95
Posted by: Raj in Jacksonville, FL.Posted: November 4th, 2008 03:11AM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima
Auto Shop: Coggin Nissan at Atlantic
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tire balacing
Amount: $60.00
Posted by: a user in Keller, TX.Posted: June 11th, 2009 07:06AM
Car Make: dodgeCar Model: ram
Auto Shop: Big 10
RIPPED OFF!
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Tire Balancing
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: South Florida Guy in Davie, FL.Posted: June 27th, 2009 01:06PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic 99
Auto Shop: Martino Tire of Nob Hill
No charge for the balancing but I got a high mileage oil change with tire rotation ($42.56 net). I bought all my tires there and paid for lifetime rotation/balancing. I don't know if the lifetime program is worth it but it certainly feels good when you don't have to pay.
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Tire Balancing
Amount: $30.00
Posted by: a user in Newhydepark, NY.Posted: September 1st, 2009 04:09PM
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: veracruz
Auto Shop: Genesis Tire Town
$15 for each
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Tire Mount & Balance
Amount: $15.00
Posted by: Twilight_Fan in Silver Spring, MD.Posted: November 23rd, 2009 05:11PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic
Auto Shop: Sport Honda
Good!!!
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Tire Rotation & Oil Change
Amount: $130.00
Posted by: Whaaaaatheheck in Burlingame, CA.Posted: December 28th, 2009 06:12PM
Car Make: ChryslerCar Model: Sebring
Auto Shop: Putnam Chrysler Jeep Volvo
I went in for a $60 oil change...they told me I needed a tire rotation, too.

It took them 2 hours, so the charged me for two hours of labor.

I walked out $130 lighter.

WTF?
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rotate and balance 4 tires
Amount: $46.75
Posted by: sand098 in GT, MD.Posted: June 18th, 2010 10:06AM
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: 2009
Auto Shop: Gaithersburg Mazda
this is after a 15% discount and during a service for oil change
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rotate and balance 4 tires
Amount: $24.00
Posted by: gl123844 in Ashland, AL.Posted: July 22nd, 2010 07:07AM
Car Make: chryslerCar Model: concorde
Auto Shop: Ashland Tire
took 20 minutes, very good service
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ROTATE AND BALANCE TIRESM 4 WHEEL WEIGHTS
Amount: $59.00
Posted by: STARGAZER in WESTBROOK, CT.Posted: September 4th, 2010 04:09PM
Car Make: HONDACar Model: ACCORD
Auto Shop: DEALERSHIP
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Wheel Balancing
Amount: $56.00
Posted by: FM in San Antonio, TX.Posted: January 4th, 2011 07:01PM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Pathfinder
Auto Shop: NTB
Had coupon for oil change and tire rotation for 19.99. I asked how much would it cost to balance the tires. He said $13.99. It wasn't until I had to pay the bill did I realize he meant $13.99 per tire. I think it was excessive, but had no choice...no pay, no car keys. After some shouting, I had to give in. Next time, everything in writing.
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balance 4 tires
Amount: $54.00
Posted by: mr. commuter in Hamden, CT.Posted: January 13th, 2011 06:01PM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima
Auto Shop: Monroe
Car started at vibrating over 50 mph travelling 30 miles just after blizzard. I was thrilled to find that the tires just needed to be balanced. I got in and out in a hour and a half which included 2 test drives.
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rotation
Amount: $15.00
Posted by: panchito in SALINA, UT.Posted: January 25th, 2011 09:01AM
Car Make: cadillacCar Model: seville sts
Auto Shop: firestone
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Reasonable?
Amount: $25.00
Posted by: Techmine in Dallas, TX.Posted: April 15th, 2011 08:04AM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Maxima
Auto Shop: Some shop in Dallas
....Burbank and Denton Dr Intersection....
Got rid of Nitrogen and got regular air in the tires, Rotation and Balancing. All in 20 min. Got charged $25. I think it is reasonable.
On a side note, I think Nitrogen is not worth if there is no refill facility close to your house or office. Kwik Kar here in Dallas wants to charge $40 just to check the pressure and top off Nitrogen. Its better to be able to stop at a local gas station and do it yourself.
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150 too much in Ca
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: JP1234 in Santa Ana, CA.Posted: April 25th, 2011 10:04AM
Car Make: BMWCar Model:
Auto Shop: Crevier
Creiver BMW Santa Ana tried to charge me 149.50 for tire rotation.
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Tire rotate/balance; front wheel alignment; oil change
Amount: $95.99
Posted by: a user in Statesboro, GA.Posted: June 7th, 2011 04:06AM
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: Tahoe
Auto Shop: Meineke
Go to meineke.com and print the coupon for the $49.95 supreme oil change. Then ask them to add on the alignment.
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Tires rotated & balanced
Amount: $38.00
Posted by: jd525 in Marlborough, MO.Posted: June 8th, 2011 09:06AM
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Santa Fe
Auto Shop: Riechbeiters Auto Shop
My car is a 2003 and vibrated at 60mph+....this fixed the problem!
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Balance Tires
Amount: $39.95
Posted by: a user in Hamilton, NJ.Posted: July 13th, 2011 02:07PM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Focus
Auto Shop: Ford
Balanced all 4 tires due to steering wheel shaking at highway speeds.
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2 tires dismount off rims/ 2 newer tires mounted/ all 4 balanced
Amount: $45.00
Posted by: central IL car owner in Athens, .Posted: September 14th, 2011 10:09PM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Contour
Auto Shop: Berts
I suspected bad rear struts, and possibly brakes. He inspected those for me too. Small town living. Good prices
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Tires rotated & balanced
Amount: $40.00
Posted by: Mike in Lodi, NJ in Lodi, NJ.Posted: December 27th, 2011 10:12AM
Car Make: VWCar Model: Passat
Auto Shop: J&J Tire
I got it done pretty fast. I still need a wheel alignment I'm afraid
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Tire Balancing for 18" wheels / tires
Amount: $60.00
Posted by: Quen in Pompano Beacvh, FL.Posted: April 9th, 2012 11:04AM
Car Make: VolkswagenCar Model: Jetta
Auto Shop: LC Clark Tire
Felt it was a littler on the high end of what it should cost but since it's next door from where I work I wouldn't have to sit at a tires plus for 2 hours like I did last time for a simple oil change.
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