Tire Alignment and Balancing

Complete Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair Services

A & B Auto Repair is proud to be the #1 most trusted auto shop specializing in wheel alignment for foreign and domestic cars in North Hollywood. Using state-of-the-art technology, after working on your car we guarantee that your vehicle’s alignment will be perfect.

A & B Auto Repair balance wheels every day using advanced computerized wheel balancing machines to guarantee your wheel-tire combination is precisely balanced. Wheel alignment is often done at the time brand-new tires are set up, and can easily be checked with your regular tire rotation.

Wheel Alignment

Wheels must be lined up correctly to keep suitable control of your car. Wheels that are out of position could cause driving to become difficult in addition to causing uneven wear on the tires. When your wheels are properly lined up, your car will offer a smoother ride.

Wheel alignment as well as tire balancing and rotation could expand the life of your tires, and boost the total safety of your vehicle. An effectively aligned automobile may enhance performance as well as increase fuel economy.

Wheel Alignment Protects the Life of Your Tires

Your wheels may have to be lined up if:

• You experience vibration when turning
• The steering wheel pulls to the left or right
• The steering wheel is not straight when driving on a straight roadway
• Your tire tread is wearing unevenly

An alignment check features:

• Assessment of the steering and suspension components
• Examination of the tires for size, inflation, and wear
• Comparison of your tire alignment to automobile manufacturer guidelines

If you care whatsoever about your safety, saving money, and having your vehicle last a long time, your wheels must be properly aligned.

Indications Your Need Alignment Services

• Uneven or rapid tire wear
• Your vehicle drifting to one side of the ride or another
• Noisy or screeching tires
• A steering wheel that remains in a crooked position while the vehicle is driving straight
  

Wheel Balancing in North Hollywood

A & B Auto Repair in North Hollywood performs wheel balancing every day using state-of-the-art computerized wheel balancing machines to guarantee your wheel-tire combination is precisely balanced. This self-calibrating system automatically determines how much weight is needed on the opposite side of the “heavy spot” – the scalloped or cupped tread wear on your unbalanced tire – and makes the necessary adjustments.

Tire balancing is important to extend the life of your tires, as well as increase the basic safety of your vehicle. Out-of-balance tires can lead to uneven wear, vibration, and potentially unsafe driving performance. It is very important to balance tires frequently based on your car’s requirements.

While performing a wheel balance, our ASE-certified mechanics will also check your steering and suspension to ensure the problem is not coming from a worn or loose part located elsewhere in your vehicle. When finished, we will provide you a written record of completed repairs as well as a 24-month 24,000-mile warranty.

Wheel Balance

If your vehicle’s steering wheel or seats vibrate excessively e on the highway, your vehicle most likely could benefit from proper wheel balancing. Not to be confused with wheel alignment, wheel balancing allows your vehicle’s tires and wheels to spin vibration-free.

Whenever you mount tires on a wheel, regardless of if it is after a tire rotation, tire repair, or new tire purchase, a wheel balance or wheel re-balance must be performed. Doing so will ensure your tire will enjoy a long life and ensure that your vehicle will ride smoothly. Not doing so results in a bumpy ride, resulting in both less-than-ideal handling as well tires that need to be replaced much sooner than you would expect.

When Do Wheels Need to Be Balanced?

Tires are balanced when you replace 2 or 4 tires on your automobile. Because tires wear depending on driving routines and road conditions, unequal wear will start to become recognizable after the first 1,000-2,000 miles of usage.

Tires must be checked for balance every 4,000-6,000 miles. Our technicians can easily help identify whether your tires should be rotated and balanced based on wear or mileage.

IMPORTANT: It is not advised to replace just one tire as this might create major problems to the alignment, balance, and handling of the vehicle.

Signs Include

• Vibrations when driving
• Uneven tread wear
• Steering that becomes less smooth over the life of the tires
• Pulling to one side
  

The Benefits of Balanced Tires 

• Smoother ride

Often confused with wheel alignment, a properly balanced wheel is a beautiful, perfectly tuned wheel-tire combination. This is accomplished by placing measured lead weights on the opposite side of the “heavy spot”—the noticeable tread wears on your unbalanced tire. A & B Auto Repair offers outstanding auto tire balancing services in North Hollywood. Please call us for expert assistance.