To answer the question of whether road force balancing is overkill, we should probably start by reviewing some basics. The radial force produced by variations in sidewall stiffness is called ‘road force variation’ and it cannot be corrected by balancing. Road Force BalancersSo what does a road force balancer actually do? So when is road force variation balancing useful and when is it overkill? Road force balancing enables the technician to resolve potential vibrations proactively.