Wheel balancing—also known as tyre balancing—is the process of equalizing the weight of the combined tyre and wheel assembly so that it spins smoothly at high speed. Balancing involves putting the wheel/tyre assembly on a balancer, which centers the wheel and spins it to determine where the weights should go.
Balancing Is Necessary: A weight imbalance in every wheel/tyre assembly is pretty much inevitable. Only once in a very blue moon do we see an assembly come out naturally, perfectly balanced.
Balance Changes Over Time: As the tyre wears, the balance will slowly and dynamically change over time. Most good tyre places will want to rebalance when tyres are rotated, or when swapping in winter/summer tyres for a second season, for example. Rebalancing at least once over the life of the tyres will almost certainly extend their lifetime.
There are several processes for straightening alloy wheels, including cold roller technology and hydraulic assistance technology. Cold roller technology involves placing a powered roller against the wheel and pressing the bend out as the wheel spins on a lathe. Because this process is performed without heat, it carries an elevated risk of cracking the wheel, and no actual metallurgy or annealing (heating) is performed.
Cold roller technology is also generally restricted to radial bends, because most machines can't affect the wheel laterally.
There are also a number of straightening techniques based on using a lathe in some form, but most are proprietary and secret in some manner.
Your safety is our primary concern, and that’s why Longford Tyre Service offers you a high-performance geometry service for all types of vehicles. This allows you to optimize the life of your tyres and the mechanical components of your car. You’ll also find your driving experience will improve when your wheels are properly aligned. Correct wheel alignment makes sure your car drives and handles safely without unduly stressing the tyres or other suspension components. Other advantages include less wear of the tyres, lower fuel consumption, and most importantly, a safer driving experience, particularly while cornering.
If you are having new tyres fitted, having parts of your front or rear suspension replaced, notice unusual wear on the inside or outside of your tyres, or simply feel like your car isn’t responding to steering inputs as quickly as it should, these are strong indications that you should have your wheels aligned.
A tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tyres on various types of vehicles.[1] A TPMS reports real-time tyre-pressure information to the driver of the vehicle, either via a gauge, a pictogram display, or a simple low-pressure warning light. TPMS can be divided into two different types – direct (dTPMS) and indirect (iTPMS). TPMS are provided both at an OEM (factory) level as well as an aftermarket solution. The goal of a TPMS is avoiding traffic accidents, poor fuel economy, and increased tyre wear due to under-inflated tyres through early recognition of a hazardous state of the tyres.
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Larger tyres, which form a bigger contact patch with the ground, pull well and, more importantly with to-day's machinery weights, achieve lower ground pressures. Big tyres can carry heavy loads at low inflation pressures. Low inflation pressures result in low ground pressures. All tyres have load and inflation tables which indicate the load that can be carried at various pressures.
All trucks, trailers and other pieces of rolling stock are supplied by manufacturers featuring tyres which are compatible with their respective load capacities. When replacing tyres, it is essential to select an appropriate load and speed index in order to guarantee safe use. Tyre manufacturers offer tyres in various weight classes and with diverse profiles. The actual choice is determined by the factory-configured maximum load. In addition, the dimensions of the wheel rim and the rolling circumference also play an important role. Nonetheless, when it comes to professional goods transport, load index is the decisive characteristic. If tyres with insufficient load capacity are selected, this will definitely result in problems during roadside checks and will decrease road safety.
A tyre choice must comply with the law and the recommendations of the vehicle or tyre manufacturer, or an official body (size, load index and speed rating, structure, etc.). You need to take account of the conditions the tyre will be used in so that its performance levels meet hauliers' expectations. If changes are made to an original vehicle component, you should check that the proposed solution complies with current legislation and the manufacturer's requirements and recommendations . In some countries, the modified vehicle must receive an administrative approval. Any tyre that is second-hand, used or has been involved in an accident must, prior to fitting, be checked carefully by a professional to ensure the safety of the user and compliance with current regulations . Tyre misuse or an unsuitable tyre choice can also help cause some mechanical parts to wear out prematurely.
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