Balancing & alignment
Balancing stops your wheels wobbling as they spin. Alignment makes sure they all point dead straight.
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6 questions about balancing & alignment
Why does wheel balancing matter?Visual guideUnbalanced wheels wobble as they spin. That shakes your steering, wears your tyres in patches and strains your suspension — so a quick, cheap job saves you expensive ones.Balancing vs alignment: what’s the difference?Visual guideBalancing stops a wheel wobbling as it spins. Alignment sets the angle the wheels point at. Different machines, different problems — and most cars need both.How often do I need a wheel alignment?Every 10,000 km or once a year — and straight away after a big pothole or kerb knock, or if your steering wheel sits crooked.Why does my car pull to one side?Most often it’s wheel alignment or one tyre low on air. Check your pressures first; if it still pulls, let us take a look.Why is my steering wheel shaking?If it shakes at 80–120 km/h, it’s usually wheel balance. If it shakes when you brake, it’s usually your brake discs.Can a bent rim be repaired?Often, yes. Minor bends and cracks can be straightened and repaired. Badly damaged rims need replacing.Other topics
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