Cracked alloy wheel: stop, assess and choose the next step
Keep a suspected cracked wheel out of service and identify the evidence and specification needed for replacement.
Buckled alloy wheel symptoms and the next steps
Understand suspected wheel deformation and the inspection evidence needed before choosing the next step.
Wheel alignment vs balancing: which problem does each solve?
Learn what alignment and balancing measure, where their roles differ and how to clarify the work in your quote.
Car pulling to one side: tyres, alignment and other causes
Distinguish persistent pulling from other steering complaints and prepare for an informed inspection.
Steering wheel vibration: causes and useful checks
Organise a vibration inspection with clear symptoms, fitting history and appropriate wheel, tyre and brake checks.
Tyres rubbing after a wheel change: what to check
Recognise possible contact marks and organise a proper inspection of tyre, wheel and body clearances.
Wheel and brake clearance: checking beyond diameter
Understand the two main brake-clearance checks and how to use the correct manufacturer information.
How to measure wheel centre caps before ordering
Identify the measurements, retaining clips and wheel details needed to find a compatible replacement centre cap.
Wheel nut torque: finding and using the right specification
A guide to locating the correct torque specification and understanding the checks that go with it.
Wheel bolt seats: why taper and radius must match
Identify the seating surface and the other fastener details needed for the exact wheel and vehicle combination.
Staggered vs square wheels: which layout suits the car?
Understand axle-specific wheel and tyre sizes, rotation restrictions and the checks needed before changing layout.
Wheel spacers: benefits, compromises and fitment checks
Understand the changes a spacer makes, the mounting systems involved and the checks needed for a specific wheel and vehicle combination.