What this covers
- Four-wheel alignment
- Wheel balancing
- Off-centre steering wheel correction
- Pulling and drifting checks
- Alignment after new tyres or suspension work
Signs you need Wheel Alignment and Balancing
- Steering wheel is off centre on a straight road
- Car drifts to one side when you loosen your grip
- Front tyres wearing on the inner or outer edge
- Steering wheel shakes at highway speeds
- Just fitted new tyres or had suspension work done
- Hit a kerb or pothole and the steering feels different
Wheel Alignment and Balancing jobs we do
Four-wheel alignment
We measure the wheel angles, called toe, camber and caster, at all four wheels and adjust them to the manufacturer figures for your car. Toe, which is how far the wheels point in or out, wears tyres fastest when it is wrong, and even a small error scrubs the edge of the tread.
Wheel balancing
Balancing spins each wheel on a machine and adds small weights where it is heavy, so it turns without vibration. Do it whenever a new tyre goes on, when a weight has come off or when the steering shakes at speed.
Steering wheel centring
A steering wheel that sits crooked on a straight road usually means the front toe is uneven, often after a kerb hit or new steering parts. We centre it as part of the alignment and reset the steering angle sensor on cars that need it.
Alignment after suspension and tyre work
New arms, tie rod ends, shocks or a steering rack all change the wheel angles, so the alignment needs setting again once they are fitted. If an angle will not come back into range, a part is usually bent or worn, and we tell you on WhatsApp and quote the repair before doing it.
Wheel Alignment and Balancing questions
How much do wheel alignment and balancing cost in Dubai?
It depends on the car, the wheel size and whether the adjusters move freely, since seized bolts on an older car take longer to free. Cars with lane assist or stability control may also need the steering angle sensor reset afterwards. Send us the make and model on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote before you book.
How do I know if my car needs a wheel alignment?
The car pulls to one side, the steering wheel sits off centre when you drive straight, or the front tyres wear on one edge. Have it checked too after new tyres, suspension parts or a hard hit on a kerb.
What is the difference between wheel alignment and balancing?
Alignment sets the angles of the wheels so the car drives straight and the tyres wear evenly. Balancing evens out the weight around each wheel so it spins without vibration. A car that pulls needs an alignment, and a steering wheel that shakes at speed usually needs balancing.
Why does my steering wheel shake at high speed?
Most often a wheel is out of balance, especially if it started after a tyre change or a hit on a kerb. A bent rim, a damaged tyre or worn steering joints can cause it too. If the shake only comes when you brake, the brake discs are the likely cause.
Can wheel alignment fix a car that pulls to one side?
Often, when the pull comes from the wheel angles. Low pressure in one tyre, a faulty tyre, a sticking brake or a worn suspension part can also make a car pull, so we check those first. If it only pulls when you brake, the brakes are the likely cause.
Do you collect the car?
Yes, free, anywhere in Dubai during working hours. We collect the car from your home or office, from Dubai Marina and JLT to Downtown, Business Bay, Mirdif and Dubai Silicon Oasis.
