Alignment and Balancing of Tires

Purpose of Tire Balancing and Wheel Alignments

While both services contribute to a smoother ride, tire balancing and wheel alignment are not the same services. A tire balance corrects the weight imbalance on your tire and wheel assemblies, while an alignment corrects the angles of the tires so they always come in contact with the road in the right way.

What is Tire Balancing?

Tire balancing, or wheel balancing, corrects the uneven distribution of weight in the wheels. When your wheels aren’t properly balanced, they can lead to vibration, excessive tire wear, damage to the suspension, and other problems.

During a tire balancing service, your car’s tires and wheels are mounted onto a tire balancing machine. The machine spins the tire and wheel assembly to measure the imbalance so that our technician can precisely install the correct tire weights to achieve a properly balanced wheel and tire assembly. Tire balancing and wheel alignment happen in the same service, but it’s important to understand that they are not the same.

What is Wheel Alignment?

Wheel alignment refers to the adjustment of your car’s suspension, which is the system that connects a vehicle to its wheels. This is not an alignment of the wheels themselves. 

A wheel alignment will keep your car from veering to the right or left. It can also improve the handling of your Ford and stop unusual on-the-road vibrations.