WHEN TO BALANCE
A tire is replaced
A balance weight is moved or removed
You purchase new tires
HOW WHEELS ARE BALANCED
Balancing a wheel is pretty cool process. Your mechanic uses a high-tech balancing machine to determine where the heavy spots are. Weights are then attached to the exterior or interior of the wheel to counteract centrifugal forces acting on the heavy areas when the wheel is turning. This will eliminate vertical bouncing and side-to-side wobble.
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TIRE ROTATION
The truth is, the whole rotating-your-tires thing is no gimmick. It really does help extend the life of your tires and improve performance. So if you’re into safety and saving money, check out the three main rotation patterns below:View more -
HOW TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Believe it or not, tires can actually lose up to 1psi (pounds per square inch) every month. So be on the safe side and check all tires, including your spare, once a month (or before a long trip). It’s no biggie. Here’s how you do it:View more -
TIRE ALIGNMENT
If you’re talking about alignment, you’re talking about the adjustment of a vehicle's front and rear suspension parts. And it needs to be correct. If the alignment is off, the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.View more -
TIRE CARE
Nothing makes a car look sweeter than a shiny set of tires. But don’t put your investment at risk by using just any cleaner. Make sure to only use non-petroleum based products to clean the tires.View more -
TIRE INSPECTOR TOOL
Once a month, or before embarking on a long road trip, check your tires for wear and damage problems. An easy way to check for wear is by using the quarter test. Just grab a Canadian quarter and follow these 3 easy steps:View more