Wheel Alignments & Wheel Balancing

It may sound extremely basic, but a wheel alignment is the process of adjusting your wheels to make them perfectly parallel from each other and perpendicular to the ground. Over time, driving through Sydney streets can knock your alignment out of balance, creating a pull to one side or the other. The wheel alignment service at Randwick Car Care European Car Service will bring the wheels back into perfect balance and correct many steering issues.

In contrast with wheel alignment, wheel balancing is a completely unrelated service that also can create steering and ride issues. The big difference is that wheel alignment often involves the whole system of wheels and axles while a balancing issue is often connected to only one wheel. Technically speaking, an unbalanced wheel happens when one section of your tyre has become heavier than the rest. The big indicator of a wheel balancing problem is a noticeable vibration when your vehicle reaches higher speeds on Sydney highways.

Checking For Wheel Alignment Issues

The easiest way to see if you need a wheel alignment is to simply take a look at your tyres. If they are wearing perfectly even, then an alignment problem would be very rare. However, if you notice that the wear patterns are different from wheel to wheel, the uneven wear is likely to be the result of improper alignment. The important thing is to catch it early before it causes more serious problems or necessitates replacement rather than repair.

The Wheel Balancing Process

At Randwick Car Care European Car Service, we use the standard process for correcting a wheel that is out of balance. First, a talented member of our team will mount the wheel on a specialised balancing machine that will help to identify the heavy part. The repair is completed by attaching a weight to the wheel on the other side that will force it back into balance.

Benefits of Wheel Alignment and Balancing

Even though they are not the same thing, coming to Randwick Car Care European Car Service to correct an alignment or balancing issue will usually have the same results.

• Reduced tyre wear - Your tyres have a relatively static life. However, uneven wear is the most common culprit for tyres that need to be replaced before their target mileage.
• Improved Handling - This will be the most noticeable benefit. Once your car is properly aligned and balanced, it will drive straight, not vibrate at higher speeds, and be a generally more pleasant ride.
• Safer Driving - Because you'll have better control over your vehicle, it will be safer on the road - good news for you and your fellow Sydney residents.