Wheel Alignment vs Balancing

These two services are often confused, but they fix completely different problems. Getting both right protects your tyres and your safety.

Wheel balancing

Balancing corrects tiny weight differences around the wheel-and-tyre assembly using small weights. Symptoms of imbalance: a steering-wheel vibration that appears at a certain speed (often 80–100 km/h). Always balance when fitting new tyres.

Wheel alignment

Alignment sets the angles of the wheels so they point straight and sit correctly. Kenya's potholes and kerbs knock alignment out constantly. Symptoms: the car pulls to one side, the steering wheel is off-centre, or the tread wears more on one edge.

What it costs and when

Check alignment every 10,000 km, after hitting a bad pothole, or whenever you notice pulling or edge wear. Balancing comes with every new tyre fitting. Both are quick, affordable services at our centre.