Elite Roadside Assistance 

Maintain the right tire pressure

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For your safety, always refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s placard (usually located on the driver’s side door pillar) for the correct tire inflation pressure.

Many modern vehicles are equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). This system is designed to inform a driver of an unsafe drop in tire pressure. TPMS systems warn drivers via a gauge or by a symbol located on the dashboard.

 

Wheel vibration

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Wheel vibration can damage your steering and suspension components, leading to premature tire wear or costly mechanical failures.

Wheel vibration can be caused by:

• An incorrectly balanced wheel assembly

• A bent rim

• A build-up of mud or snow inside the rim

• Improper inflation

• A mechanical failure such as a defective wheel bearing or axle shaft.

Certain materials present in these components, like the nylon used to cushion ball joints and tie rods, will experience extreme pressure when a wheel is out-of-balance. An experienced technician will do a visual inspection first to determine if any wheels are loose. If all the wheels are tight, then a road test will help pinpoint the cause of the vibration. Our technicians will balance your wheels and ensure that the rim is cleaned and free of any build-up that could harm your wheel’s vibration.

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Tire balancing

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Tire balance is the action of correcting the balance of the tire and wheel assembly. The tire and wheels are placed onto a wheel balancing machine to determine if any weights (stick on, clip on, or press on) are required to rebalance the assembly. However, these types of wheel balancers are limited to what kind of diagnosis they can provide to eliminate vibrations. If a wheel assembly has excessive side to side movement while rotating, adding weight will not correct the balance but may mask the concern. When spinning the wheel assembly on the balancing machine, an experienced installer can detect both lateral and radial run-out and recommend further inspection.

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Flat spots and deformed tires

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The tread surface of the tire may experience a deformity caused by wheel lock up to flat spotting from parking overnight. Advancements in tire balancing technology can now depict the difference in wheel lock up flat spotting or overnight parking flat spotting. No other equipment in the marketplace can perform these same functions. As an added precaution to eliminate vibration concerns, some equipment manufacturers recommend taking the vehicle for a “warm up” drive before doing the actual wheel balance.

Rotating your tires

Rotating your tires is an essential part of the regular maintenance to your vehicle. The purpose of rotating the tires is to achieve a more uniform wear for all of your tires, saving you money in the long run. It is recommended to rotate your tires every 12,000km, or 6 months. The more you pay attention to tire rotation and tire inflation, the longer the tires will last.