What Is Wheel Tracking and Balancing?

Your wheels can affect everything from your performance to your safety. Routine maintenance is crucial to keep your vehicle running like it should. North Penn Mazda outlines wheel tracking and balancing, which are two important maintenance tasks.

Wheel Tracking

Wheel tracking is a process also known as wheel alignment. During a wheel tracking appointment, our Mazda-trained technicians will assess your wheels and adjust their angles, as needed. We’ll make sure that front and rear pairs of wheels are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground.

This process ensures that your vehicle drives in a straight line so that you can properly steer your vehicle. It also helps to minimize tire damage and improves your fuel efficiency.

Wheel Balancing

Wheel balancing is also a preventative maintenance task. During a wheel balancing appointment, a computer-driven balancer is used to assess your wheels. Your wheels are spun to look for wobbles or inconsistencies in your weight distribution, and then issues are addressed.

This process is mainly completed to improve your performance. It can minimize shaking and enhance the comfort of your drives, as well as limit suspension wear.

Signs You Need MAZDA Service

Your wheels need routine maintenance. You can find your manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule outlined in your owner’s manual. However, there are warning signs and other instances where you should schedule service right away:

• If you harshly hit a pothole or curb
• If your car pulls to one side when driving straight
• If your steering wheel vibrates
• If your floorboard or seat vibrates at high speeds
• If your tires are wearing unevenly

Schedule MAZDA Service in Colmar, PA

Your wheels can seriously impact how you drive. Make sure that you prioritize routine wheel maintenance. Reach out to North Penn Mazda to schedule a Mazda service appointment today!