Wheel balancing and alignment tips from Totalkare
Totalkare has outlined the advantages of investing in wheel alignment and balancing equipment for fleet workshops.
“Every workshop knows the headaches that come from poorly maintained wheels – excessive tyre wear, steering vibration, sideways drift and the long-term damage these issues can quietly inflict on your suspension,” said Totalkare.
“But what’s less obvious is why these problems happen and which piece of equipment will fix them.
“You shouldn’t have to choose between wheel balancing and wheel alignment. If you want safer vehicles, reduced maintenance costs, and happier customers, your workshop needs both.”
Even the highest quality wheel isn’t perfectly balanced, says Totalkare; tiny variations in thickness, weight, and material distribution can turn into big issues on the road, vibrating wheels, driver discomfort, and premature wear.
“That’s where a professional Wheel Balancer becomes indispensable,” said the firm.
“By rotating the wheel and using advanced optic sensors, a Wheel Balancer gives you a pinpoint accurate reading of weight distribution. Your technicians can then apply the exact tyre weights needed to correct imperfections reducing strain on suspension, stopping vibration, and significantly extending tyre lifespan.”
While balancing solves weight issues, wheel alignment solves directional problems.
“An Electronic Wheel Alignment System ensures your suspension is correctly adjusted so your wheels stay perfectly straight on the road. The result? Better handling, maximised fuel efficiency, and tyres that last far longer.
“Infrared communication between alignment heads delivers precise readings giving your workshop a fast, cost-effective way to test vehicles in-house, as often as needed.”
Although they are completely different services, says Totalkare, balancing and alignment are often grouped together because they’re frequently performed at the same time, they share similar benefits (smoother ride, longer tyre life, fewer repairs) and they can produce similar warning signs.
“But make no mistake: they diagnose different issues and require different equipment.
“If you want complete, reliable diagnostics and maximum savings on tyre and suspension wear, wheel balancing and wheel alignment must work hand in hand.
“Each service solves different problems, each delivers unique benefits, and together they protect your vehicles from avoidable costs.”
Totalkare says its Wheel Balancer and Electronic Wheel Alignment System provide workshops with the precision, reliability, and efficiency they need to stay ahead, with benefits including reduced downtime, avoiding unnecessary repairs, and smoother, safer vehicle performance.
“Explore the full range in our online shop or speak directly with one of our testing specialists to discover exactly which setup will maximise your workshop’s performance and profit,” added the company.
