Beneath the hood of your car is a combination of multiple systems that give you the best performance. Each system must be in excellent condition for maximum output and optimal lifespan. The wheel or tire system holds a core role, and proper maintenance is essential. Wheel alignment and balancing are crucial automotive maintenance protocols. Yet, they are also the easiest to ignore until cruising on smooth Canadian roads feels like a rugged, bumpy nightmare on potholes.

What’s Wheel Balancing?

Wheel or tire balancing is the adjustment of your car’s suspension. This system connects your vehicle to the wheels, so alignment is not the actual tires’ adjustment but the adjustment of tire angles for better or balanced contact with the road. It includes checking three angles:

• Camber
• Tow
• Caster.

Our TreadNation experts use a balancing machine to assess imbalances through tire and wheel assembly spinning and may also use small weights to even out the tires. Expert wheel alignment will significantly enhance your driving experience on any road in Canada.

Why You Need Wheel Balancing

Consider expert tire balancing every 10,000km or as the vehicle manufacturer recommends as part of regular maintenance. Generally, tire balancing is crucial for:

Enhanced Safety and Smooth Ride

 Aligned wheels improve stability for better vehicle handling, even at high speeds or emergency maneuvers. It also prevents vibrations that are felt in your steering wheel, which gives you a smoother ride.

Lower Suspension Wear

Misaligned wheels increase your suspension’s wear and tear rate, compromising road safety. Proper tire alignment reduces the wear and tear of your suspension components, improving your vehicle’s performance.

Enhanced Fuel Efficiency and Economy

 Misalignment contributes to rolling resistance, which makes your engine work harder, consuming more fuel. You can lower this resistance through tire balancing, improving fuel consumption and efficiency.

Prolonged Suspension and Tire Life

 Tire imbalances from improper tire pressure, tread wear, and uneven weight distribution take a toll on the life of your tires and suspension. To extend their lifespan, keep an eye on the warning signs and seek a certified alignment service provider, specifically at TreadNation in Canada.

Causes and Signs of Misalignment?

Over time, with regular driving, your undercarriage is constantly bumped around, your suspension components wear down, and vibrations loosen parts. Also, your wheels wear out, creating tire imbalances and misalignment.

Here are more causes and signs of tire imbalances:

• Unprofessional tire replacement and poor vehicle maintenance
• Vibrating steering wheel
• Vehicle pulling to either side even without cornering
• Uneven tire wear: ensure you check the wear patterns regularly

If you notice these signs, contact our experts at TreadNation for professional tire maintenance.

Why You Should Buy Your Car Tires through the TreadNation Program

We understand the importance of professional car maintenance, and our experts go beyond the regular oil change service to give you deeper and long-term solutions like tire balancing. For the best car tire and proper alignment deals and services, get the next set of wheels through our program because:

• You will get your new tires at cost with no hidden charges
• We offer tire storage, so you don’t have to worry about it as you prepare to pick
• When you come for your regular vehicle maintenance, you will also get a free tire rotation

Get in touch today to enjoy these and more services at affordable rates.