Tires
FAQ
Carage would like to welcome you to our website’s page dedicated to questions our automotive technicians get from our customers in the greater Jupiter area about the repair and service
Here are some common questions about Tires.
Carage is often asked by our customers in and around the Jupiter area how much it cost to fix alignment problems. Our automotive repair technicians tell our customers that a wheel alignment does not involve only labor costs, no parts, and for a two-wheel alignment they can expect to pay about $30–$75, and for a four-wheel alignment a cost of about $50–$95 can be expected. Carage tells our customers that a wheel alignment is important as it helps ensure all wheels are running parallel to one another and the tires are hitting the pavement at the proper angle. When wheels are not aligned properly, problems such as irregular tire wear, a crooked steering wheel, or poor vehicle handling may result. A wheel alignment at Carage can generally take about 1 hour, if not less than an hour. Our wheel alignment specialists place the vehicle on a lift so the wheels can rotate while a computer determines their orientation. This information is used to then compare it to manufacturer’s specifications for that vehicle’s year, make, and model. Wheel balancing, at a cost of about $12 per tire, can be done when having a wheel alignment done at Carage.
Actually Carage suggests to its customers in Jupiter that rotating tires is a really important service to have done. Tire rotation is important as it helps all 4 tires wear evenly. Carage suggests checking your vehicle owner manual for tips and any special recommendations for your vehicle.
Carage tells our customers in the Jupiter area that they can expect on average to pay about $20 to $30 to install tires on their vehicle. Installing tires involves mounting and balancing each tire and usually an entire set of 4 tires can be mounted and balanced in about an hour. Carage also tells our customers inquiring about how much it cost to install tires can depend of whether or not they are driving a luxury car or have specialty tire needs.
Carage suggests that the tires and wheels on a vehicle should be balanced when new tires are mounted on wheels or any time a tire is changed. Tires should also be balanced at the first indication of any unusual sign of tread wear or vibration.
Keeping your tires at the recommended pressure puts efficiency — and safety–first. Properly inflated tires don’t overheat, they last longer, and they help you get better gas mileage. Plus, all tire specs and requirements are developed to work with your vehicle’s other suspension, steering and body components to ensure maximum comfort, safety, handling, and braking efficiency.
