Kelpie 2nd Gear June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 1. I just wonder whether tyres rotation and alignment are done as part of the regular servicing when under warranty? I overheard a SE advising a customer to do rotation as the car has covered X amount of distances. 2. Under what conditions would warrant one of these services? I was told once that if you hit a kerb, rotation is required but why? 3. By the way, is it common for a car to steer slightly towards either side when braking? I gathered earlier than it was due to the road conditions and surfaces. Could poor wheel rotation/alignment cause this problem? Thank you for your advice. Regards, ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 rotate and balancing, every 10,000 recommended, i do every 7500 when hit kerb, rotate and balancing recommended, cos ur rims might be dented (affect balancing), if more dmg, maybe need to do alignment possible due to tramlining , uneven tyre wear, poor balancing, out of alignment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 1. I just wonder whether tyres rotation and alignment are done as part of the regular servicing when under warranty? I overheard a SE advising a customer to do rotation as the car has covered X amount of distances. Reply: Not sure if its part of the servicing package. Recommended to do tyre rotation every 10k km. 2. Under what conditions would warrant one of these services? I was told once that if you hit a kerb, rotation is required but why? Reply: I think it should be alignment instead of rotation, if you hit a kerb. 3. By the way, is it common for a car to steer slightly towards either side when braking? I gathered earlier than it was due to the road conditions and surfaces. Could poor wheel rotation/alignment cause this problem? Reply: Not common to go side ways when braking. Could be due to suspension, alignment or tyre pressure uneven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
York Clutched June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 By the way, is it common for a car to steer slightly towards either side when braking? I gathered earlier than it was due to the road conditions and surfaces. Could poor wheel rotation/alignment cause this problem? unbalance brake...coses tis prob....that is one side more 'jia' than the other side.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor68 Turbocharged June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 If you don't have independent suspension, wonder rotation of any help? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hihi Neutral Newbie June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 bro, if purely just do tyre rotation cost how much ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 when u rotate u must balance, if 4wd or 4wd, must balance all 4 wheel 2wd balance the 2 wheels that are for steering improper balancing will wear out suspension, drive shaft, steering out of alignment, steering wheel vibrate price is 10-15$, balancing is always foc with rotation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 What car u driving that got no independent suspension??? Most manufacturers recommend a tire rotation,balancing & alignment( best is 4 wheel computerised alignment) at 10K km. It's always better to balance ALL 4 wheels together but if u want to save a few $$$, balance only the front 2 as these affect the steering mostly. If the rear wheels r badly out of balance, your rear suspension will wear out faster. That's why it's better to balance all 4 together. Computerised 4 wheel alignment is necessary if you did some work on your suspension or steering components( I learnt the hard way). Do it seprately even though the mechanic tells you he already did it after he worked on your suspension/steering components). Otherwise the normal alignment will do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio Neutral Newbie June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 there is no such thing as unbalance brake. all caliper brakes are self adjusted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio Neutral Newbie June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 no suspension also must rotate for even tire wear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio Neutral Newbie June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 rotate, balancing, cleaning of rim plus pump nitrogen is $20. but nitrogen not recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio Neutral Newbie June 4, 2005 Share June 4, 2005 balance or alignment? 4wd or 2wd also balance all 4 tires. improper balancing wear out suspension, drive shaft or out of alignment not so likely. vibrate yes. normally wont do balancing unless rotating, changing of suspension & tires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear June 5, 2005 Share June 5, 2005 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear June 5, 2005 Author Share June 5, 2005 (edited) rotate, balancing, cleaning of rim plus pump nitrogen is $20. but nitrogen not recommended. Why not? In Jakarta, pumpng nitrogen is a norm and FOC. Singapore still using normal pump or should I say outdated air pump at petrol stations? Regards, Edited June 5, 2005 by Kelpie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock 1st Gear June 5, 2005 Share June 5, 2005 rotate, balancing, cleaning of rim plus pump nitrogen is $20. but nitrogen not recommended. Where can you get this done? Stamford Tyres does rotation, balancing and alignment for $30 (I heard). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordia_gsr Neutral Newbie June 5, 2005 Share June 5, 2005 bro, if purely just do tyre rotation cost how much ah? Usually, i do the rotation on my own so as to save some money. I've been DIY for 8 years. However, i will not save for full computerised 4 wheel alignment with those "Hunter" branded machines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Neutral Newbie June 5, 2005 Share June 5, 2005 rotate, balancing, cleaning of rim plus pump nitrogen is $20. but nitrogen not recommended. maybe you can share why pumping nitrogen is not recommended. As far as I know, it is lighter and last longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear June 6, 2005 Share June 6, 2005 when u rotate u must balance, if 4wd or 4wd, must balance all 4 wheel2wd balance the 2 wheels that are for steering improper balancing will wear out suspension, drive shaft, steering out of alignment, steering wheel vibrate price is 10-15$, balancing is always foc with rotation can share lobang for $10-$15 balancing with rotation? i quite TL with my last rotation..tx ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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