Is Wheel Balancing Necessary When Doing Four-Wheel Alignment?
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Doing four-wheel alignment does not necessarily require wheel balancing. Wheel balancing is needed when there is uneven mass distribution in the tires, causing steering wheel vibrations while driving. Four-wheel alignment is only required when there are fluctuations in the suspension or chassis data after disassembly. Below are the differences between four-wheel alignment and wheel balancing: Different Functions: Four-wheel alignment involves inspecting and correcting the vehicle's driving trajectory, including adjustments to the suspension, chassis, and other components. Wheel balancing simply equalizes the mass distribution of the wheels to make them rotate more smoothly. Different Roles: Four-wheel alignment adjusts the data for all four wheels, while wheel balancing involves adding counterweights to each individual wheel. Different Definitions: Front-wheel alignment includes four aspects: caster angle, kingpin inclination, camber angle, and toe-in. Rear-wheel alignment includes camber angle and individual rear-wheel toe-in. Collectively, front and rear wheel alignment is referred to as four-wheel alignment. Wheel balancing refers to the balance between wheels during vehicle operation. Balance weights are added because the mass distribution of each tire cannot be perfectly uniform during manufacturing.
