Alignment and balancing are two completely different processes. Alignment, or vehicle geometry setting, is defined as the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels to return them to the position specified by the manufacturer. Instead, balancing a tire allows the wheel to spin without causing the vehicle to vibrate.
We have five (5) state-of-the-art balancing machines and, for difficult cases, on-car balancing with the wheel suspended on the vehicle.
Balancing is necessary when changing tires as the weight distribution differs with the new tire, during the front-rear wheel change which takes place every 10,000 – 15,000 kilometers or when the driver of the vehicle notices a tremor in the steering wheel or in general in the body while driving. Shaking in the steering wheel can also be due to other reasons such as crooked rims that need repair or from unevenly worn tires (immobility for a long time, sudden braking, deformation of the tire frame, etc.).
The correct alignment of the wheels of your vehicle is a necessary condition for safe and economical driving. Misalignment or maladjustment of your car's geometry can be a serious risk to your safety as the chances of deviations and pulling the steering wheel increase as well as your expenses, since the uneven and premature wear of your tires together with the increased fuel consumption is a given.
Indications of need for alignment
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When the vehicle hits a pavement or hits a pothole.
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When your tires wear abnormally or unevenly.
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When you experience problems with steering or vehicle behavior
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When your steering wheel does not return easily after a turn or is in a turn position while you are going straight.
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When you buy a new set of tires and you want them to last as long as possible.
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When replacing a suspension or steering component
Come to us because we simply have state-of-the art laser alignment, the most accurate measurements and highly qualified staff.