Wheel Alignment
WHEELS
WHEEL BALANCING
Wheel balancing is where the wheel of a car is checked to ensure that both sides are of the same weight
If one side of the wheel is heavier than the other, vibration occurs when driving
An imbalanced wheel can cause wear to tyres and other parts of the vehicle
A wheel balancing machine is used to balance wheels whenever a new tyre is fitted
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
When wheels are perfectly straight in all directions, they are aligned
Poor alignment will put wear on your vehicle, make it harder to handle and risk your safety
Springwood Tyre Service uses specialist LASER technology to correct wheel alignments and keep you safe when driving
WHEN SHOULD YOUR VEHICLE'S WHEEL ALIGNMENT BE CHECKED?
Whenever new tyres are fitted
When suspension repairs have been done
When there is uneven tyre wear
After hitting a curb or a large pothole
After a front-end accident
If the steering is pulling under normal driving conditions
If the steering is pulling to one side when braking
Every 30 000 km
BOOK A FULL WHEEL AND TYRE INSPECTION TODAY!
OTHER CAUSES OF VIBRATION
Bent wheel
Tire out of round
Wheel-to-axle mounting error
Inconsistent tire sidewall stiffness
Brake component failure
Drivetrain or engine component failure
Suspension failure
Wheel bearing failure
Wheel alignment is incorrect
