Wheel alignment and balancing

Aligning the wheels of a vehicle is also important in enhancing its riding capabilities, which can be achieved through wheel alignment and balancing. Adequate ‘wheel alignment’ or wheel adjustment refers to the positioning of the wheels so that they are set in the correct relation to the vehicle and the road. However, time and hits to potholes or to the curbs cause misalignment which results in uneven wear and tear of tires, poor ride n handling and inefficient fuel consumption. This will make the car straighter as well as stimulate smoother and also more stabilized Internally by ensuring that the wheels and tires are oriented properly according to the manufacturer’s specification, minimizing stress over the tire and suspension close to the maximum desired levels.

On the other hand, balancing ensures that the wheels, tires and their associated weight materials are installed or positioned equally around the axle. An unbalanced wheel caused by as mentioned above, can nevertheless create wheel vibration, unavailable tread surface wear, and excess forces on the vehicles suspension system. In addition, it can also be quite unpleasant for the driver, particularly at high speeds. These issues are remedied by wheel balancing, which is correcting a wheel’s imbalance by adding light weights to the wheel itself in order to guarantee smooth motion. This helps increase and provides some comfort in riding.

Alignment and balancing, together, represent important parameters that increase the performance of a vehicle while improving its safety.