[DMMU]

This might be a dumb question, but I had all service covered under the maintenance plan the dealer gave me when I bought the car, so just want to make sure.

I need to have my wheels balanced, should I have this done at the dealer or the tire shop that I like? I have had tires rotated there (before I bought the Forester) and a few tires plugged and I like their service. I'm just wondering if with the CVT the forester is pickier and if this is something better done at the dealer. Again, pardon my ignorance but I appreciate any insight!

 

[sneefy]

The CVT has nothing to do with wheel balance. Go where you like. I go to my local Discount Tire for all things tire related.

 

[DMMU]

The CVT has nothing to do with wheel balance. Go where you like. I go to my local Discount Tire for all things tire related.

Ok, thanks for confirming. I appreciate the response!

 

[sneefy]

No problem. Never hurts to ask!

 

[Mcflip78]

This might be a dumb question, but I had all service covered under the maintenance plan the dealer gave me when I bought the car, so just want to make sure.

I need to have my wheels balanced, should I have this done at the dealer or the tire shop that I like? I have had tires rotated there (before I bought the Forester) and a few tires plugged and I like their service. I'm just wondering if with the CVT the forester is pickier and if this is something better done at the dealer. Again, pardon my ignorance but I appreciate any insight!

I purchased new tires a few weeks back from Mavis. They did a poor job of balancing it when they installed the new tires and I noticed it right away whenever I drove over 60MPH. The steering wheel would vibrate and i could feel shaking from the wheels. Went back and had them re-balance. Good thing they didn't argue and re-balanced and now everything is fine. I think it depends on the tech that is doing it regardless if it's at the dealer or not.

 

[ForesterBill]

You might want to ask your dealer and tire shop if they offer Road Force balancing. If one does and the other does not, I would go with the one who does offer Road Force balancing (aka match mounting).