When to do tire balance and wheel rotation?
Tire balancing corrects an unevenness in your tires, which is commonly caused over time by tread wear. Tire balance and rotation is recommended every 3,000-6,000 miles or 6 months—or when you experience unusual vibration. Tire alignment corrects the angle of your wheels by adjusting your vehicle’s suspension.
What’s the difference between wheel alignment and tire balancing?
Tire balancing (or wheel balancing) and tire alignment are two different services that can fix inconsistencies your vehicle develops over time. Tire balancing corrects an unevenness in your tires, which is commonly caused over time by tread wear.
Why do you need a wheel alignment service?
A wheel alignment adjusts your vehicle’s suspension – not the tires or wheels themselves — to impact the angles at which your tires make contact with the road. This helps to ensure proper tread wear and precise steering.
When to make an appointment for tire alignment?
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT When potholes, curbs, and even routine road wear knock your car wheels out of alignment, the results can range from the subtle (tires that wear prematurely) to dramatic (poor handling). Think your wheels may need adjusting?
Tire balancing corrects an unevenness in your tires, which is commonly caused over time by tread wear. Tire balance and rotation is recommended every 3,000-6,000 miles or 6 months—or when you experience unusual vibration. Tire alignment corrects the angle of your wheels by adjusting your vehicle’s suspension.
What’s the difference between tire balance and alignment?
A tire balance corrects the weight imbalance on your tire and wheel assemblies, while an alignment corrects the angles of the tires so that they come into contact with the road in just the right way.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT When potholes, curbs, and even routine road wear knock your car wheels out of alignment, the results can range from the subtle (tires that wear prematurely) to dramatic (poor handling). Think your wheels may need adjusting?
A wheel alignment adjusts your vehicle’s suspension – not the tires or wheels themselves — to impact the angles at which your tires make contact with the road. This helps to ensure proper tread wear and precise steering.