A tire balance and alignment are both important to have on your vehicle maintenance schedule. However, there are differences between the two services.

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

A: Wheel "alignment" and wheel "balance" are two very different things -- but both can have a big impact on comfort and safety. Mechanics check a wheel for proper balance by spinning it quickly and ...

Alignment is best used as a repair tool, not a diagnostic tool. The tires themselves will tell you when an alignment is needed. Photos: Jim Park Fleets seem to run hot and cold on alignment and ...

Normal everyday car maintenance is a balancing act. Not only when it comes to recalling its most crucial aspects to keep an eye on (oil change frequency, keeping tires aired up, and so on), but quite ...

Many fleets dread the downtime. But according to Rush Truck Centers, front-end alignments can be done in as little as 90 minutes. Photo: Rush Truck Centers There are always trade-offs when it comes to ...

If you're not sure what balancing tires means or what the process entails, here's a brief explanation: When your car is speeding down the highway, its tires are spinning at nearly 1,000 revolutions ...

Wheel alignment is a critical, but oft-overlooked, part of car maintenance. Thankfully, despite its importance, it's not too expensive to get done.