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wheel balance is when the wheel is removed from the vehicle and balnced on a wheel balancing machine. an alignment is done with the vehichle as a whole and ur camber and tow is adjusted and aligned

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Q: What is the Difference between wheel balance and wheel alignment?
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What is the difference between wheel alignment and wheel balancing?

Wheel alignment refers to adjusting the angles of the wheels to be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. This ensures that the tires wear evenly and the vehicle drives straight. Wheel balancing involves balancing the weight of the tire and wheel assembly by adding weights to ensure that it rotates smoothly at high speeds without causing vibrations.


Should you balance your tires before or after an alignment?

Before-a bad alignment cannot "unbalance" a wheel, but an unbalanced wheel, if bad enough, can throw off an alignment.


What is the difference between a steering wheel alignment and a front wheel alignment?

When you have the front end aligned the mechanic should align the steering wheel also. This is so the steering wheel is positioned straight when you're driving straight down the road.


How much does it cost to get wheel alignment or wheel balance?

Wheel alignment 40-60 $ depending on where you go. Wheel balancing 20 $


Steering wheel shakes front wheel problem?

1 of 2 things or both, alignment or balance.


Does a Hyundai Sonata need a 4 wheel alignment?

yes to balance well


How much is a wheel alignment?

In my area it will average around $50. It depends on the vehicle.


Why do cars shake?

There are a few possible causes, but probably the most common is wheel alignment and/or balance.


What should an alignment cost?

Usually a 4-wheel alignment costs between $60 & $90


Whats causing your left front tire wear more rapidly than the others?

your wheel balance or wheel alignment need adjusting


Why would your steering wheel and pedals be shaking when driving?

1. out of balance tire 2. Steering out of alignment 3. bad wheel bearings


What is it when your 1993 ford van shimmies when you drive and it also leans to the right?

You have a wheel out of alignment. You have a wheel out of balance. You may have other problems such as a bad wheel bearing. Your wheel could be about to fall off.