Tyre Rotation
Rotate Your Tyres to Reduce Wear & Extend Lifespan
Tyre wear and tear is an inevitable part of driving. Most vehicles are front engine, meaning the front axle carries more weight, causing front tyres to wear out faster than rear tyres.
However, other factors contribute to uneven tyre wear:
- Turning Left More Often: Many road interchanges and parking ramps require left turns, which are tighter than right turns. This causes the right front tyre to wear faster.
- Sidewall Damage: The left-side tyres are more likely to rub against pavements when parking, leading to sidewall wear.
- Frequent Braking: Sudden or heavy braking increases stress on the front tyres, leading to accelerated wear.
What’s the Solution?
Rotating your tyres ensures even tread wear, extending their lifespan and improving your vehicle’s handling. A typical rotation pattern involves:
- Swapping front and rear tyres
- Switching the left and right front tyres
How Often? We recommend rotating your tyres every 10,000 km to ensure even wear.
Wheel Alignment
Align Your Wheels for Safer, Longer-Lasting Tyres
Your tyres play a crucial role in your vehicle’s performance. Regular wheel alignment checks ensure your tyres last longer, wear evenly, and provide optimal handling.
Signs of Misalignment:
- Steering Pull: Your car pulls to one side, forcing you to counter-steer.
- Uneven Tyre Wear: One side of your tyres wears out faster than the other.
- Potential Mechanical Issues: Misalignment adds stress to other vehicle components.
How Does Wheel Alignment Work?
At Tiger Wheel & Tyre, our expert technicians adjust your wheels based on three critical angles:
- Camber Angle: The tilt of the wheel in relation to the road.
- Toe Angle: The inward (“toe-in”) or outward (“toe-out”) angle of the wheels.
- Caster Angle: The angle affecting how your steering returns to its original position after a turn.
Tip: Regular wheel alignment improves safety, fuel efficiency, and tyre longevity
Wheel Balancing
Balance Your Wheels for a Smoother Ride
Even the best tyres wear down over time, often unevenly. This can cause:
- Uneven weight distribution
- A vibrating steering wheel
- Decreased driving comfort
How Does Wheel Balancing Work?
During professional wheel balancing, our technicians:
- Mount each tyre onto the rim and inflate it to the correct pressure.
- Replace the valve stem if necessary.
- Use a precision balancing machine to detect imbalances.
- Attach wheel balancing weights to correct weight distribution.
- Recheck balance for accuracy before fitting the tyre back onto your vehicle.
Regular wheel balancing helps prevent vibrations, uneven wear, and premature tyre replacement.
When Should You Rotate, Align & Balance Your Tyres?
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