Wheel Straightening

Do you feel strange vibrations when you drive? It could be that you have damaged wheels. Wheel damage can cause your steering wheel to shake and vibrate which could be scary and uncomfortable. It can also feel as if your wheels are wobbling. Neglected, damaged wheels can shorten the lifespan of your tyres, so it can be expensive as well as unpleasant. In some cases, wheel damage can mean driving is dangerous or can result in MOT failure. If this is happening to your car, bring it in to The Wheel Specialist. Our diagnostic expertise can pinpoint the causes of your problems. It could be that you need your wheels straightened.

How long does it take? Depending on the process, wheel straightening usually takes between one and two hours, while filling and returning to a smooth edge can take up to a day, allowing time for regular checks. If you go into the branch, the technicians can advise you of the time required

Bent/dented/scuffed wheels: How?

Potholes: Sometimes, you can’t avoid them – and it’s getting harder because there are more around. Kerb clipping: clipping the kerb when rounding a corner, or less dramatically, scraping along the kerb when parking, can damage your alloys. Speed bumps: these can also cause wheel damage.

How do you repair the wheel?

The tyre is removed, and the wheel is placed on a state-of-the-art balancer and then rotates at high speed so our highly trained technicians can detect any flat spots, cracks, dents, gouges or other deformities. The next move depends on what the problem is. Flat spots can be marked and gently pushed out with a hydraulic ram, returning the wheel to the correct shape. Damage to the wheel edge can be smoothed out or filled in by an experienced technician, who can return the edge to its former smooth profile.