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Wheel Alignment or Tire Balance, Which Do You Need?

Wheel Alignment or Tire Balance, Which Do You Need?

When it comes to maintaining a safe and smooth ride in your vehicle, tire balance and wheel alignment are key. But which service do you actually need? Let's explore the differences between these two services so that you can know what is best for taking care of your car. What Is Tire Balancing? Tire balancing is the process of ensuring that your tires are spinning and rotating evenly. This helps to prevent vibrations while you drive. A tire balance will involve placing weights around the wheels' rims so that they can spin or rotate freely without producing any disruptive vibration or noise. It is important to balance your tires because an imbalance can lead to premature tire wear or worse, the tire detaching from the rim. What Is Wheel Alignment? Wheel alignment, on the other hand, is the process of adjusting the angles of your vehicle's wheels to make sure they are properly aligned. This helps to keep your car in a straight line and prevent uneven tire wear. It also he ... read more

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