Wheel Balancing Prices at UK Garages
Every major UK tyre chain compared side by side. No chain compares itself to its competitors. We do.
| Chain | Per wheel | All four | Free with tyres? | Road force? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfords Autocentre | £7.99 | £31.96 | Yes | Limited |
| Kwik Fit | Varies by centre | Varies by centre | Yes | Selected centres |
| ATS Euromaster | Closed | Closed | Sometimes | No |
| National Tyres and Autocare | from £7.99 | from £31.96 | Yes | Limited |
| Tyre Shopper | £6.50 | £26.00 | Yes | No |
| Protyre | Varies | Varies | Yes | Selected sites |
| BlackCircles | Bundled | Bundled | Yes | Partner-dependent |
| Independent garages | £5 - £12 | £20 - £48 | Sometimes | Rare |
| Mobile fitters (Tyres on the Drive, etc.) | £10 - £20 | £40 - £80 | Yes | Some |
Chain profiles
Halfords Autocentre
£7.99Strong brand trust, online booking, includes free balancing with tyre purchase. Standard dynamic balancing at most centres, road force at flagship locations only.
Kwik Fit
Varies by centreStandard policy is to include balancing free with any tyre purchase. Standalone pricing is set centre by centre and not published nationally; ask your centre.
ATS Euromaster
ClosedThe Michelin-owned chain wound down its UK operations in 2026 (final trading early May 2026). Around 35 sites passed to Formula One Autocentres and 14 to Elite Garages, which now run under those brands.
National Tyres and Autocare
from £7.99Owned by Halfords Group since December 2021 (the £62m Axle Group acquisition). Its own wheel balancing page prices standalone balancing from £7.99 per wheel, the same as Halfords.
Tyre Shopper
£6.50Online-first model, fitting via partner network. Also part of the Halfords-owned Axle Group. Its own wheel balancing page prices standalone balancing at £6.50 per wheel.
Protyre
VariesPricing varies by site. Strong educational content, often used by enthusiasts and those running performance tyres.
BlackCircles
BundledOnline-first tyre retailer. Standalone balancing is set by the partner garage you choose at fitting.
Independent garages
£5 - £12Almost always the cheapest option for standalone balancing. Quality varies; ask if they have a Hofmann, Beissbarth or Hunter machine. Bundling with new tyres usually included.
Mobile fitters (Tyres on the Drive, etc.)
£10 - £20Premium for the convenience. Useful when you can't get the car to a garage, or for fleets.
£6.50 per wheel for standalone balancing on its own site. A local independent may quote less; ask before booking.
Nationwide coverage, online booking, walk-ins welcome.
Fleet account pricing and mobile fitting.