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Stay Aligned: Keep Your Rims And Trims In Shape


How to Properly Care for Your Vehicle’s Tyres

Your vehicle's tyres are probably supposed to last many years before they need repair or replacing, but the way you care for them can actually shorten their lifespan and cause early damage. Note a few tips for caring for your vehicle's tyres properly, so you can ensure they last as long as possible and are always safe when you're on the road. Know the pressure Never inflate your tyres by simply " Read More 

Why You Need to Refurbish Your Trailer With The Latest Lighting Technology

There's no doubt that a trailer is a utilitarian device. It's something that most haulers simply want to load up, connect and forget. Yet it's also likely that your trailer is carrying something very valuable, and as such you want to make sure that it is perfectly functional and operational at all times. With shorter days and longer nights approaching, safety should be your main consideration, and you always want people to see exactly what you're hauling and steer clear of it. Read More 

Seal Your Wheels: Dealing With Different Types Of Damage To Your Alloy Wheels

Modern cars can be purchased with a seemingly limitless number of optional extras and upgrades, generally consisting of suspiciously expensive leather and inscrutable electronic devices. However, alloy wheels are always worth a little extra investment, providing exception durability and rust resistance when compared to standard steel wheels and rims. However, even the most redoubtable alloy wheel is not invulnerable to damage, and alloy wheels can suffer mishaps ranging from the superficial to the catastrophic. Read More 

Troubleshooting Some Common Problems With a Car’s Tyres

Your car's tyres are very important for safe driving and for avoiding excessive wear and tear on the car's engine, suspension and other systems. While all tyres will eventually need replacing, inspecting your tyres regularly for unusual wear and other problems can tell you if they need replacing sooner rather than later and if you're not maintaining the car or the tyres properly. Note a few troubleshooting tips for when you notice problems with your car's tyres. Read More 

Why Not All Castor Wheels Are Alike

Choosing castor wheels for any piece of furniture, hand truck, toolbox and the like may be more challenging than you realise simply because you have such a wide variety of castors from which to choose. Those wheels will vary according to their size, material, how they attach to a piece and other important factors. This is why you need to choose carefully when you want to replace castors or add new ones to any piece. Read More 

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Stay Aligned: Keep Your Rims And Trims In Shape

Rims, trims, wheels and tyres - these words are music to my ears. As a retired wheel alignment specialist, I find family and friends are constantly dropping by for a 'quick check' on the situation with the state of their wheels. I am regularly bemused, and sometimes horrified, by the amount of misinformation out there. I've learnt that judgments about wheel refurbishment, straightening and whether treads are worn or not should definitely be left up to the experts. Some of the home-spun wisdom I've heard is downright dangerous! Hopefully, this blog will help you to take better care of your wheels and entice you to seek professional advice when in doubt. My goal is to keep you on the road in the safest manner possible. Please enjoy browsing.

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