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Tire Balance versus Alignment
A tire balance and alignment are two different things, so how do you know when you need one versus the other? Both contribute to a smoother ride of your Ford or Subaru, but how do you know which one is required? 

What is Tire Balancing?
Lakeview Automotive will easily correct the uneven distribution of weight in your vehicle’s wheels so to add to your tire’s longevity. If left uncorrected, your tires will undergo excessive wear, you will feel your car shaking and you may cause damage to your suspension.
If you’re looking for tire balancing services in Calgary, come to us. Lakeview Automotive staff will mount your tires on a balancing machine to measure any discrepancies after which, weights are properly installed to balance your wheels. 

Signs that tires need balancing
Balancing your tires during regular scheduled maintenance is a good habit to get into. You should also recognize that if you feel a vibration in your steering wheel, seat or floor, your tires may need rebalancing as the uneven tire wear is causing you to feel a change.

Clues to which tires need balancing come from where the shaking starts. Your front tires need to be looked at if shaking is happening in the steering wheel. Your back wheels need some attention if the shaking is coming from your seat. 

What is tire alignment?
A tweak to your car’s alignment means you are correcting the car’s suspension so that your Ford or Subaru are not drifting to the left or right when you drive. It’s confusing since people assume we are adjusting things with your tires, but that is not the case.

Signs that your car needs an alignment
Check our article on tips on how you know you may need your alignment checked. If you notice any of these signs and symptoms, bring your car by Lakeview Automotive so that we can have things altered for you. 

Working together
Wheel alignment and tire balancing work together to ensure your tires last a long time and that the performance of your vehicle is at its best. If you don’t check these factors every 5000-6000kms, your car’s fuel efficiency, handling and steering components may begin to suffer and cause you unnecessary headaches.

Lakeview Automotive is your mechanic shop in Calgary that can handle any and all of your vehicle’s needs, especially if you are searching for Ford service or Subaru service in Calgary.  

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