During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Fleets seem to run hot and cold on alignment and balance. Some swear by them, while others see them as unnecessary expenses. Discussions with fleet maintenance managers suggest that many who do ...

While maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of any fleet, costs will go even higher without it. Still, some fleets overlook some less frequent maintenance needs to save money in the near term, ...

It is easy for motorists to take their tires for granted when everything is working correctly. Wheels and suspension systems bear the weight of cars and trucks and must bear the brunt of rough roads, ...

Tyre rotation, wheel alignment and wheel balancing are the three essentials to make sure you get the best out of your tyre. Be it a brand new car or a used one, these techniques will go a long way in ...

Getting your alignment done on a regular basis is, for most people, an aspirational habit more than an actual one. This is probably because the benefits are not necessarily tangible. Of course your ...

If the tyres of your car run on steel rims, another parameter coming to play is wheel weight balancing. Notice the small weights stuck on your rims edges. These are wheel weights and are necessary for ...

It starts the same way every time: you merge onto the highway, settle in at about 60–75 mph, and then the steering wheel ...

Alignment is best used as a repair tool, not a diagnostic tool. The tires themselves will tell you when an alignment is needed. Photos: Jim Park Fleets seem to run hot and cold on alignment and ...

The purpose of these adjustments is maximum tyre life and a car that moves straight when driving along a straight and level road Wheel alignment and balancing are two totally different things, but ...