Wheel Alignment & Balancing
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Wheel Alignment
Correct wheel alignment is essential to getting the best wear out of your tyres. Incorrect alignment will result in uneven wear on your tyres and increased fuel consumption. Some of the warning signs that your wheels need aligning are uneven tyre wear, heavy steering or the steering wheel not returning to the centre after cornering.
Less Wear
A proper alignment means less wear and tear on steering/suspension components. When a vehicle’s alignment is out of manufacturer recommended specification, it can cause the vehicle to drift/float or pull in different directions. This can prove to be unsafe for you and the vehicle. Improper wheel alignment creates excessive friction on the road surface leading to uneven tire wear and unnecessary stress on steering/suspension components. This excessive drag will also reduce fuel economy.
We have an on site, state of the art Hunter Alignment Machine. We are capable of a simple front end adjustment or a complete full four wheel alignment. We always recommend an alignment when new tyres are fitted to ensure proper performance of your purchase. If one of our techs feels that your vehicles alignment is not within its proper specification we will alert you to this and inform you of the proper steps to take.
We have an on site, state of the art Hunter Alignment Machine. We are capable of a simple front end adjustment or a complete full four wheel alignment. We always recommend an alignment when new tyres are fitted to ensure proper performance of your purchase. If one of our techs feels that your vehicles alignment is not within its proper specification we will alert you to this and inform you of the proper steps to take.
Alignment Adjustment Service Kits
Some vehicles are not equipped from the factory with the necessary hardware to make all the required alignment adjustments.
In these instances, modified bolts and/or eccentric bolt kits/spacers need to be installed before proper adjustments can be made. Some repair shops will not take the extra time needed to install these kits and therefore will not perform all the required adjustments, resulting in improper alignment and premature tyre wear. Do not be fooled by the “Advertised Low-price Alignment” of most tyre shops. If they are not informing you of any additional adjustments, ask to see a printout of the vehicle specifications & current adjustments.
Service kits usually require additional labour to install them and the cost of each kit varies per vehicle. One of our service professionals will be able to answer all of your questions at the time of your appointment.
In these instances, modified bolts and/or eccentric bolt kits/spacers need to be installed before proper adjustments can be made. Some repair shops will not take the extra time needed to install these kits and therefore will not perform all the required adjustments, resulting in improper alignment and premature tyre wear. Do not be fooled by the “Advertised Low-price Alignment” of most tyre shops. If they are not informing you of any additional adjustments, ask to see a printout of the vehicle specifications & current adjustments.
Service kits usually require additional labour to install them and the cost of each kit varies per vehicle. One of our service professionals will be able to answer all of your questions at the time of your appointment.
Wheel balancing & care
Rotating your tyres every 10,000km helps them wear evenly and last longer. Front tyres naturally wear faster due to steering and cornering forces, so swapping them with the rears balances out the wear. Regular rotation keeps all four tyres performing at their best.
Tyre balancing is carried out in-house using our state-of-the-art wheel balancer. Proper balance is essential because your wheels and tyres rotate at high speeds as a single, perfectly round unit. If the weight distribution is even slightly off, it can cause vibration or wobbling while driving.
This imbalance is often most noticeable at certain speeds... for example, you might feel a shake around 90 km/h that fades by 100 km/h. Not only is this uncomfortable, but it can also lead to premature wear on steering and suspension components as they absorb extra stress.
Wheel balance can be affected by various factors, including tyre wear, rust or corrosion, pothole impacts, or lost wheel weights. That’s why it’s a good idea to have all four tyres balanced whenever they’re off the vehicle for a rotation, this way it keeps your ride smooth and your components in good shape.
Tyre balancing is carried out in-house using our state-of-the-art wheel balancer. Proper balance is essential because your wheels and tyres rotate at high speeds as a single, perfectly round unit. If the weight distribution is even slightly off, it can cause vibration or wobbling while driving.
This imbalance is often most noticeable at certain speeds... for example, you might feel a shake around 90 km/h that fades by 100 km/h. Not only is this uncomfortable, but it can also lead to premature wear on steering and suspension components as they absorb extra stress.
Wheel balance can be affected by various factors, including tyre wear, rust or corrosion, pothole impacts, or lost wheel weights. That’s why it’s a good idea to have all four tyres balanced whenever they’re off the vehicle for a rotation, this way it keeps your ride smooth and your components in good shape.
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Havelock North Tyre & Alignment
9 Donnelly Street,Havelock North,
Hawke’s Bay
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Opening hours
| Weekdays | 7:30am - 5.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am - 12.00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Craig Spargo (Sprocket): 021 468 973
Fleet (after hours):
021 939 147
021 848 395
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