Tire Balancing Service
Help Protect Your Tires and Enjoy a Smoother Ride
Your tires and wheels are designed to rotate smoothly as you drive. When the tire and wheel assembly is out of balance, you may experience vibrations, uneven tire wear, or other problems that can affect your driving experience.
Tire balancing helps correct weight imbalances in the tire-and-wheel assembly. Our service professionals use specialized equipment to identify imbalances and install small weights as needed to help the assembly rotate more smoothly.
Because tires are a significant investment, proper maintenance can help protect their useful life and your investment.
Is Your Vehicle Vibrating?
What Is Tire Balancing?
A tire and wheel assembly may not have perfectly equal weight distribution around the entire wheel.
During tire balancing, the tire and wheel assembly is mounted on specialized equipment that identifies areas of imbalance.
The technician then adds small balancing weights where needed to help compensate for the imbalance.
The goal is to help the tire and wheel assembly rotate more smoothly.
Properly balanced tires can help provide a smoother driving experience and may help reduce irregular tire wear.
Signs Your Tires May Need Balancing
A tire imbalance can sometimes cause noticeable symptoms while driving.
You may notice:
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Vibration in the steering wheel
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Vibration in the seat or vehicle floor
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Vibration that becomes more noticeable at certain speeds
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Uneven or irregular tire wear
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A less comfortable ride
The location of the vibration can sometimes provide a clue about where a problem may be located. However, vibration can have multiple causes.
A tire imbalance is only one possibility. Vibration may also be related to tire damage, a bent wheel, suspension components, wheel alignment, or other vehicle conditions.
If your vehicle is vibrating, our service professionals can help inspect the vehicle and determine what may be causing the problem.
Schedule a Tire InspectionWhy Proper Tire Balancing Matters
Properly balanced tires can help provide a smoother driving experience and may help reduce irregular tire wear.
Tire balancing may help:
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Reduce vibration caused by tire and wheel imbalance
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Promote smoother rotation of the tire and wheel assembly
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Help reduce certain types of irregular tire wear
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Help protect your investment in your tires
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Contribute to a more comfortable ride
Your tires are an important safety component and a significant financial investment. Proper maintenance can help you get the most useful life possible from them.
When Should Tires Be Balanced?
Tires may need to be balanced when:
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New tires are installed
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A tire is repaired or removed from the wheel
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A wheel or tire has been replaced
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You notice a vibration while driving
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You notice unusual or irregular tire wear
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A tire or wheel has experienced a significant impact
Tire balancing may also be recommended after certain tire or wheel services.
If you are experiencing a vibration or are unsure whether your tires need to be balanced, our service professionals can inspect your vehicle.
Combine Tire Balancing with Other Tire Services
Tire maintenance services can often be addressed during the same visit.
When appropriate for your vehicle, you may be able to combine tire balancing with:
New tire installation
Tire rotation
Tire inspection
Tire repair
Wheel alignment
Oil change and routine maintenance
Combining services can make it easier to keep up with your vehicle's maintenance and help you avoid making multiple trips to the dealership.
Ask our service professionals what your vehicle may need.
Schedule ServiceTreadwear, Traction & Temperature
When comparing tires, you may notice ratings printed on the tire sidewall for treadwear, traction, and temperature. These ratings can help you compare certain characteristics of tires — but a higher grade doesn't automatically mean a tire is the best choice for every driver.
Consumers should not compare these numbers between completely different brands as if they were absolute measurements. The ratings are intended primarily as comparative information under the testing system, and actual performance can vary.
Treadwear
A comparative indication of how long a tire's tread may last under controlled testing conditions. A higher number generally indicates greater treadwear resistance. Actual tire life can vary based on driving habits, road conditions, maintenance, inflation, alignment, and climate.
Traction (AA — A — B — C)
Indicates a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement under controlled testing conditions. A higher grade indicates better wet traction performance.
Temperature (A — B — C)
Indicates a tire's resistance to heat generation and its ability to dissipate heat under controlled testing conditions. A is the highest grade.
Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Tires
Many drivers wait until a tire is completely worn out before replacing it. However, tires can become unsafe because of wear, damage, or deterioration. You may need to consider replacing your tires if you notice:
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Very little tread remaining, or tread-wear indicators becoming visible
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Cracks in the sidewall or tread
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Cuts or other significant damage
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Bulges, blisters, or exposed cords
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Tire separation or damage that cannot be safely repaired
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Significant age-related deterioration
Not Sure If You Need New Tires?
If you are not sure whether your tires need to be replaced, a professional inspection can help you make a more informed decision. Let us take a look.
How Do You Find the Correct Tire Size?
Your vehicle requires tires that meet specific size and performance requirements. The tire size is typically printed on the sidewall of your tire. However, the tire currently installed on your vehicle should not be the only source used to determine the correct replacement tire — your vehicle's tire information label and owner's manual provide important information about the specifications appropriate for your vehicle.
Find the right tires for my vehicle- P — Passenger vehicle tire
- 235 — Tire width
- 65 — Aspect ratio
- R — Radial construction
- 17 — Wheel diameter
- 104 — Load index
- H — Speed rating
Should You Replace Two Tires or All Four?
The answer depends on the condition of your existing tires, your vehicle, and the type of drivetrain. Vehicles with all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive may have specific requirements regarding differences in tread depth and circumference. If you are replacing only one or two tires, it's important to consider how the new tires will work with the tires remaining on the vehicle. Our tire professionals can help you determine what makes sense for your specific vehicle.
We Can Help You Find Tires For:
As a Chevrolet dealership, Jason Lewis Chevrolet has extensive experience with Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs. We also help customers find tires for other GM brands, including Cadillac, GMC, and Buick — plus virtually every other major domestic and foreign manufacturer.
Buying New Tires Is Easy
Tell Us About Your Vehicle
Share the year, make, model, and trim. We'll help identify appropriate tire sizes and options.
Tell Us How You Drive
City, highway, gravel roads, towing, or winter weather — your habits help determine what matters most.
Compare Your Options
Price, tread life, ride comfort, road noise, wet-weather performance, and more.
Choose Your Tires
Select the tires that best fit your vehicle, driving needs, and budget.
Ask About Price Match
If your eligible tires qualify, our 30-Day Price Match can help you feel confident about the price you paid.
Tire Sales Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Jason Lewis Chevrolet can help customers find tires for Chevrolet vehicles, other GM brands such as Cadillac, GMC, and Buick, and virtually every other major domestic and foreign vehicle make.
Available tire brands depend on your vehicle, tire size, and current availability. Ask our tire professionals about available options for your vehicle.
The current 30-Day Price Match applies to select eligible tire brands. Provide a better eligible price at the time of purchase and we will match it. If you find a better eligible price within 30 days of purchase, the difference may be refunded, subject to the terms and conditions of the program.
Your vehicle's tire information label and owner's manual provide important information about the correct tire specifications. Our tire professionals can also help identify appropriate options for your vehicle.
Tire life varies based on the tire, vehicle, driving habits, road conditions, maintenance, alignment, inflation, and other factors. Regularly inspecting your tires can help identify wear or damage.
In some situations, replacing two tires may be appropriate. The answer depends on the condition of the existing tires and the specific requirements of your vehicle. Vehicles with all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive may have additional considerations.
The best tire depends on your vehicle and how you drive. Our tire professionals can help you compare available options based on your driving habits, road conditions, performance needs, and budget.
Yes. If you are unsure whether your tires are worn or damaged, contact Jason Lewis Chevrolet and ask about having your tires inspected.
Keep your tires performing their best
Ready for new tires?
Whether your tires are worn, damaged, or you simply want to compare your options, Jason Lewis Chevrolet can help you find the right tires for your vehicle — and ask about our 30-Day Price Match.
We proudly serve Chevrolet drivers in Livingston, Cookeville, Crossville, Monterey, Sparta, Jamestown, Fairfield Glade, and surrounding East Tennessee communities.
30 DAY PRICE MATCH ON SELECT TIRES‡ — Eligible Tire Brands: BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Michelin, Pirelli and Uniroyal. ‡Provide us with a better eligible price at the time of purchase, and we'll match it. Find a better price within 30 days of the purchase, and we'll refund the difference. Ad, written estimate, or internet quote for identical tire(s) from a competing tire retailer/installer located within 100 miles of the dealer required during guarantee period for price match. Tire match price must be determined prior to applying a tire manufacturer rebate, if any. At participating dealers only. Offer ends 12/31/2026.