Road Safety authorities have given much attention to vehicle maintenance and aspects such as tyre safety. Vehicle factors are contributing factors to road crashes - and we would like to advise vehicle owners and drivers to pay close attention to their vehicles and vehicle components. This will allow them the best possible chance to arrive safely at their destination! 

Aspects often neglected by vehicle owners are wheel balancing and wheel alignment. Most often these aspects are confused and little attention is given to their importance. They contribute towards tyre life, and are both important for your safety on the road!

Wheel balancing allows the tires and wheels to spin without causing any vibrations.  This is accomplished by checking for any heavy spots on the wheel-tire combination and compensating for it by placing a measured weight on the opposite side of the wheel from where the heavy spot is.

Wheel alignment consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. The purpose of these adjustments is maximum tire life and a vehicle that tracks straight and true when driving along a straight and level road.