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Wheel Balancing & Alignment

We offer Wheel Balancing & Alignment in Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-wye & hereford rotherwas

Looking after your tyres is important, we are dedicated to helping our customers get the most miles out of their tyres. Wheel alignment can really help, take a look at the information below to help you make an informed decision.

Wheel Alignment is sometimes also referred to as “Tracking”

Either name relates to the alignment of the wheels to your car and is very important to the lifespan of a tyre as well as the overall handling of the vehicle. If the wheels are mis-aligned, the tyres will wear unevenly and may result in having to change your tyres long before they need to be. 

We offer a 2 and 4 wheel alignment service. When checking your tyres we will be able to see if there is any uneven wear and will offer to help you correct this using state of the art laser wheel alignment machines.

These are digital machines for increased accuracy and our trained technicians will be able to further inspect the alignment of your car and make any adjustments to your settings to counter uneven tread wear.

Below is a useful FAQ guide from SuperTracker ( a British manufacturer of Wheel Alignment systems). If you would like to find out more about our wheel alignment services, get in touch and we will be happy to advise further. 

About Wheel Alignment:

What is alignment?

Setting the vehicle’s suspension and steering geometry gives you the correct handling of the vehicle and optimum tyre wear. 

As a rule, this should be done every 10,000 or at least once a year – depending on how the vehicle is driven 

This is due to the front or rear toe being unsymmetrical and in need of adjustment. 

This can be down to the tyres or unequal caster settings.

New or old tyres will make no difference to the alignment readings. They will however have an effect on the way the car feels, even after the alignment has been corrected.

Why have Four Wheel Alignment?

Reduced Tyre Wear

The majority of tyres are replaced due to wear and tear. A properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to your car’s tyre life. 

Fuel mileage increases as rolling  resistance decreases. With all four wheels aligned to the correct specification, you will have the best possible rolling resistance on your vehicle. This will give you the best possibility to reduce fuel consumption.

If your car pulls to the left or right, drifts to one side, feels non-responsive on corners, wanders or tramlines when driving on straight roads, these are all symptoms of misalignment. This can be corrected and make the vehicle handle properly, making it safer to drive. 

In the alignment process all steering and suspension joints are inspected. Any worn parts can be identified. Parts can be replaced earlier helping to eliminate potential breakdowns or component failures. 

The major alignment parameters on a car are

Camber: What is it? 

Camber increases or decreases the tyre’s grip on the road by the wheel not being upright, when viewed from the front or rear. Correct Camber is a requirement and incorrectly set at best will cause tyre wear and at worse could seriously compromise the overall handling characteristics of the car.

Caster gives the vehicle straight line stability. It is the forward or rearward tilt of the steering axis, in reference to the vertical when viewed from the vehicle side. Positive caster is where the steering axis is sloped towards the rear. Negative caster (not common) is where the steering axis is sloped towards the front. 

Positive Toe is the leading edge of the wheels closer together. Negative Toe is the leading edge of the wheels further apart.  The rear wheels on many modern cars as just as adjustable as the front. 

Suspension misalignment increases tyre wear and can seriously affect a vehicle’s handling. Suspension misalignment costs you money as well as affecting the way your car handles.

Why Choose John Wood Tyres in Hereford?

Experienced Technicians

Our team of experienced and certified technicians provides expert tyre fitting services, ensuring the job is done right the first time

Wide Range
of Tyres

From economy tyres to premium brands, we offer a vast selection to suit your vehicle type, driving habits, and budget

Affordable
Prices

We believe in offering competitive pricing on all our tyres and services, so you get the best value for your money

Customer Focused Service

At John Wood Tyres, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We work efficiently to provide fast, friendly service that gets you back on the road safely

Contact John Wood Tyres

Click here to Book your car in for wheel alignment today or ring us on 01432 358 317