WHEEL BALANCING VS. WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Your wheels are one of the most important parts of your vehicle, and it's critical to make sure that your wheels and tires are properly maintained. That being said, there are a few essential maintenance procedures that will help your vehicle continue to perform optimally, such as wheel alignments and balancing. Find out more about what the difference between wheel balancing vs. wheel alignment can mean with our service center today.

What is Wheel Balancing Service?

When comparing wheel balancing vs. wheel alignment, wheel balancing should be done as part of the regular maintenance cycle of your vehicles, as unaligned wheels could cause vibration or shaking that can be felt through the steering wheel. Balancing your vehicle's wheels provides you with a smoother ride around Cabot and offers overall improved vehicle performance.

According to our Gwatney Chevrolet Company service experts, you should have your wheels balanced when you have your tires rotated. This extends the lifespan of your tires and should be completed every 5,000 to 6,000 miles or once every six months.

What is Wheel Alignment Service?

Unlike wheel balancing, wheel alignment is only performed when necessary and is not part of your vehicle's routine maintenance. An alignment entails our service center ensuring that the tires are perpendicular to the road and parallel to each other. If your wheels are not properly aligned, you could shorten the lifespan of your tires by causing excess tread wear and steering issues. Your vehicle may also pull to a certain direction during your Sherwood drives.