What’s the difference between wheel balancing & wheel alignment?

At YourNewTyres, we offer both wheel balancing and wheel alignment for vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including trucks, passenger cars, vans, motorhomes and much more. Get your wheels fixed wherever you are in the North West – call us today on 07494 112950.

Wheel balancing and wheel alignment might sound like they’re the same thing, but in reality, they are two different jobs. Both are very important when ensuring the safety of your car, however. In this guide, we’ll examine the difference between the two, and why you need to make sure your wheels are both balanced and aligned.

What’s the difference?

Wheel balancing

Wheel balancing is about making sure that your wheel distributes weight and rotates evenly. Our mobile tyre fitters will identify imbalances on your wheels and then even the weight distribution to counteract this problem.

Why should I get my wheels balanced?

If your wheels are improperly balanced, a lot of different problems may arise. Your tyres will be more likely to suffer from damage and may become worn faster than they otherwise would. Poorly-balanced tyres can also damage other parts of your vehicle, such as the steering mechanisms and the suspension.


Furthermore, the comfort of your vehicle will be hampered – it may vibrate more than usual, which may be felt when you hold the steering wheel. This could make driving at higher speeds or over longer distances uncomfortable.

Wheel alignment

Wheel alignment is about ensuring that the wheels remain in parallel with each other through examining their angle and their direction. If the wheels are not perfectly parallel, components such as control arms and tie rods can be checked and adjusted to resolve this issue.

Why should I get my wheels aligned?

If your wheels are misaligned, then the vehicle might drift to the side, your tyres may become worn unevenly, the braking may also become uneven, and the safety of your car will be compromised.


When your wheels are aligned, the comfort and performance of your vehicle will be improved, and this will be especially noticeable when steering.



When you’re with YourNewTyres, you can be confident you’re with a mobile tyre-fitting company that understands your whole vehicle and will do what it takes to make your wheels safe. We operate all over the North West, including throughout the cities of Liverpool and Manchester, and deliver great tyres and wheel alignment or balancing whenever and wherever you want it across the North West


If you’ve got any questions about what YourNewTyres can do for you, we’d love to hear from you! Speak with our expert team today by calling us on 07494 112950, or email info@yournewtyres.co.uk. You can also visit our contact us page to see other ways to get in touch.