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 | Not listed |
| Kwik Fit | Varies by centre | Varies by centre | Yes | Not listed |
| ATS Euromaster | Closed | Closed | Sometimes | No |
| National Tyres and Autocare | from £7.99 | from £31.96 | Yes | Not listed |
| Tyre Shopper | £6.50 | £26.00 | Yes | Not listed |
| Protyre | Varies | Varies | Yes | Ask the site |
| BlackCircles | Bundled | Bundled | Yes | Partner-dependent |
| Independent garages | Quote | Quote | Sometimes | Some specialists |
| Mobile fitters (Tyres on the Drive, etc.) | Quote | Quote | Yes | Rare |
Chain profiles
Halfords Autocentre
£7.99Its own balancing page prices standalone balancing at £7.99 per wheel, based on your nearest garage, and includes balancing at no extra cost when you buy tyres there. Road force is not listed.
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 and is not published nationally. Ask your local site for a standalone balancing price.
BlackCircles
BundledOnline-first tyre retailer. Standalone balancing is set by the partner garage you choose at fitting.
Independent garages
QuoteEach sets its own price, which can be above or below the chains: The Tyre Shop in London lists £12.00 per tyre including VAT. Ask if they have a Hofmann, Beissbarth or Hunter machine. Balancing is usually included with new tyres.
Mobile fitters (Tyres on the Drive, etc.)
QuoteBalancing is usually sold as part of mobile tyre fitting. Ask for a standalone price. 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.