Wheel Alignment and Balancing in Fort Lupton, Co

Wheel alignments

3 Reasons to consider an annual wheel alignment

1. Proper wheel alignment extends tire life—Improper wheel alignment wears tires out prematurely, either on the inside edge; the outside edge; or unevenly all over the tread, which is called feathering and makes the tires produce a whup-whup-whup noise going down the road. Today’s tires are high tech and have prices to match. A pair of out of alignment front tires can wear out in just a few thousand miles and cost hundreds of dollars to replace.

2. Proper wheel alignment increases fuel economy—The contact between your tires and the road causes friction, even when the car is traveling in a straight line. The engine has to work to overcome this resistance; the harder it works, the more fuel it uses. Improperly aligned wheels and tires increase rolling resistance, costing you extra money in fuel every mile you drive.

3. Proper wheel alignment reduces suspension wear—Attached to your wheels and tires is your car’s suspension, which controls ride comfort and vehicle control (the suspension performs the same function as a frog’s back legs!). Wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, and other suspension parts all wear out over time. Improper wheel alignment speeds this wear, which compromises the ride, handling, and safety of your vehicle.

Balancing...Do you have a Shake or Shimmy?

Balancing is the process of equalizing the weight of the combined tire and wheel assembly so that it spins smoothly at high speeds. The ever changing conditions of the road cause tires to become out of balance. At high speeds, any slight imbalance in weight can become a much larger imbalance in centrifugal force, this causes the tire/wheel assembly to spin with shake or shimmy. This typically results in vibration in the steering wheel and some irregular and damaging wear on tires.