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Understanding Wheel Alignment & Balancing: Why It’s Critical
22 June 2024By Team goClutch6 min read
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Understanding Wheel Alignment & Balancing: Why It’s Critical

Introduction

Ever felt your car pulling to one side, or the steering vibrate at highway speeds? These are classic symptoms of wheel alignment or balancing issues—common problems on Indian roads full of potholes and speed breakers. Here’s why you can’t afford to ignore them.

Wheel alignment machine

What is Wheel Alignment?

Alignment adjusts the angles of your car’s wheels so they’re set to the manufacturer’s specs. Bad alignment causes your car to pull left or right, increases tire wear, and reduces fuel efficiency.

  • When to check: After hitting a pothole or curb, or every 10,000 km
  • Symptoms: Crooked steering wheel, uneven tire wear, car drifting

What is Wheel Balancing?

Balancing corrects weight distribution around the wheel and tire. Unbalanced tires cause vibrations, especially at higher speeds, and lead to rapid, uneven wear.

  • When to check: Every time you change or rotate tires, or if you feel vibrations
  • Symptoms: Shaking steering, wobbly ride, noisy tires

Why Are These Services Crucial?

  • Increase tire lifespan by 20–30%
  • Improve safety and emergency handling
  • Save fuel and reduce maintenance costs
  • Make your drive smoother and more enjoyable

Conclusion

Never skip alignment and balancing—it’s a small investment for your safety, comfort, and your wallet. Book your next session with goClutch for transparent, professional service!

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Venu explains alignment and balancing in simple terms for safer, smoother driving.