During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

A tire balance and alignment are both important to have on your vehicle maintenance schedule. However, there are differences between the two services.

If you're not sure what balancing tires means or what the process entails, here's a brief explanation: When your car is speeding down the highway, its tires are spinning at nearly 1,000 revolutions ...

Many fleets dread the downtime. But according to Rush Truck Centers, front-end alignments can be done in as little as 90 minutes. Photo: Rush Truck Centers There are always trade-offs when it comes to ...

Normal everyday car maintenance is a balancing act. Not only when it comes to recalling its most crucial aspects to keep an eye on (oil change frequency, keeping tires aired up, and so on), but quite ...

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...

A wheel and tire mounted on a wheel balancing machine - Laura R.L/Shutterstock When it comes to auto maintenance, there's a lot that goes into keeping your car in solid condition for the long haul.