Have you ever wondered about where you can get a wheel alignment in Platteville?  For most people in an around the Platteville area, the first place they think of is Runde Auto Group because they know that Scott Kramer will take excellent care of them and their vehicle.  I’d like to discuss some services that are commonly misunderstood and confusing to some people … the differences between a wheel alignment, a wheel balance, and a tire rotation.

So a tire rotation basically involves the technician removing the tires and just simply putting them on a different spot on the vehicle.  The reason we do this is because the front two tires take the most wear just in everyday driving because they’re the ones that are doing the turning.

By rotating your tires about every five to six months, you’re going to ensure that the tires wear evenly and last longer.

Speaking of tire balances, there are a couple of different options.  There is a tire balancing machine that spins the wheel and tire and lets the technician know where maybe some weights need to be placed to help the wheel spin more evenly.  But every now and then we need a little more testing on the tire so then we do what’s called a road force balance where we put the tire under load.  This helps us to determine if there are flat spots in the tire or maybe the tire, itself, is out of round.

Now an alignment is one service where the wheels actually stay on the vehicle.  The vehicle is driven onto a state-of-the-art alignment machine.  The purpose of an alignment machine is to make sure the wheels are perfectly centered on the hub. 

Did you realize your vehicle can be out of alignment even if you don’t notice it pulling to one side or the other?   Well it’s true.

The tires and suspension are designed to absorb much of the bang-ups they go through so we experience a smooth ride, but this doesn’t mean that the rough roads are not taking their toll on your vehicle.

Misaligned wheels can cause premature wear on your tires and can also reduce gas mileage.  The can also make your vehicle unsafe to drive because it can cause your vehicle to pull to the left or the right.

It is a good rule of thumb to get a wheel alignment done about once a year and especially when you get new tires.

If you’re in need to a wheel alignment in Platteville Wisconsin, give Runde Auto Group’s Service Department a quick call at 866-576-0797.