Why is a Wheel Alignment Important

A Wheel alignment is a series of precise measurements and adjustments to ensure your wheels are travelling parallel to  each other and that the tyres are making full tread contact to the road. Wheel alignment prevents uneven tyre tread wear. Also your vehicle pulling to one side while driving, and the steering wheel feeling 'off centre'. It also maximizes tyre tread life and contributes to safe and dependable vehicle steering and control.

What's included

• Road test to determine system performance
• Inspection the suspension and steering linkage components
• Check and adjustment of tyre pressure as needed
• Adjustment of vehicle alignment angles
• Front-end inspection of steering and suspension components
• Work completed by a 'front end' licensed technician

When to have this done

• Every year or 15,000 km*.
• If abnormal tyre wear is apparent

*This recommended service interval is based on industry average. Please refer to your owner's manual.

Did you know?

Uneven tyre wear and incorrect alignment go hand-in-hand. Our technicians can diagnose a problem with alignment and save a potential costly tire repair. Alignment is the primary cause of crooked steering wheel complaints.

Wheel Balance

Out-of-balance tires will cause a vehicle to vibrate at certain speeds, usually over 50 km p/h. A tyre is out of balancewhen one section of the tyre is heavier than the others. One ounce of imbalance on a front tire is enough to cause a noticeable vibration in the steering wheel at about 60 km.

To balance a wheel, our technician will mount it on a balancing machine which spins the wheel to locate the heavier part. He will then compensate for the heavy part by attaching a lead weight on the opposite side. Many people are pleasantly surprised at how smooth their car drives after balancing all four wheels.

Most high quality tyres will hold their balance fairly well and go out of balance very gradually. If you notice a vibration that wasn't there the day before, it is possible that one of the lead balancing weights fell off. If you feel the vibration mostly in the steering wheel, the problem is most likely in a front wheel. If the vibration is mostly in the seat, the problem is probably in the rear.

When to have this done

• Every year or 15,000 km*.
• If abnormal tyre wear is apparent
• If your steering wheel viabrates while driving
• Every time you buy new tyres
• Every time you get a puncture repaired

*This recommended service interval is based on industry average. Please refer to your owner's manual.