The smooth and luxurious ride that's offered in the new Lincoln lineup gives you an experience that makes any drive feel good. But, you want that to last, and the smooth and balanced ride will last if you have regular services for your wheels like wheel balance and wheel alignment. Both are similar, but different and you need both, and we're here to talk about the importance and the difference between them.
What is a wheel balance?
- A wheel balance adjusts proper balance of the wheels
- When your wheels aren't balanced it causes tread wear and the distribution of weight around the tire to change, which can lead to imbalance, causing the vehicle to shake or vibrate
- Wheel balance service uses a calibrated spin balancer, and will test it at moving and non-moving to make sure your wheels are balanced, if they are not, they are adjusted
- Most wheel balancing is recommended every 5,000 to 6,000 miles, or every six months
What is a wheel alignment?
- A wheel alignment will adjust the angle of your car's wheels to the position that is set by the manufacturer's recommended specification
- The inspection includes looking at the toe, chamber, and caster, which are the three components that measure wheel alignment. If adjustments are needed, they are made
- If you notice any pulling of the vehicle to one side or your vehicle has recently been in a collision, you should get a wheel alignment
- We also recommend a wheel alignment every 5,000 to 6,000 miles, especially if you drive through pot holes, gravel road, or in many different road conditions
You can learn more by stopping in to see us here in our showroom today. Our team would be happy to answer any questions you might have at Gene Messer Lincoln in Lubbock, TX and provide auto service or test drives.
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