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Tyres, alignment and balancing in Barcelona
Leading-brand tyres, wheel alignment and electronic balancing in Sant Andreu. The tyre is your only contact with the road: choose it wisely.
What does this service include at our garage?
These are the tyres & steering jobs we do in Sant Andreu, each with its own detail page.
Wheel alignment
Fixes uneven wear and an off-centre steering wheel after a kerb or pothole.
See detailsWheel balancing
Eliminates steering wheel vibration at motorway speeds.
See detailsWhen should tyres be replaced?
Legally at 1.6 mm of tread, but for safety we recommend not going below 3 mm — and replacing them by age from 5–6 years even with tread left. Rubber ages and loses wet grip long before it wears out.
What wears tyres out in Barcelona is not mileage: it is kerbs while parking and potholes, which knock the steering out of alignment. A misaligned car eats a tyre shoulder in a few thousand kilometres and uses more fuel too. After any hard wheel impact, get the alignment checked. And if you feel vibration in the wheel between 100 and 120 km/h, what you need is balancing, not necessarily new rubber.
Alignment vs. balancing: which does your car need?
Quick answer: off-centre wheel or uneven wear = alignment; vibration at constant speed = balancing. They are different things and often confused.
| Criterion | Alignment | Balancing |
|---|---|---|
| Symptom | Car pulling to one side, crooked wheel, wear on one shoulder | Steering vibration between 90 and 130 km/h |
| What it corrects | The steering geometry angles | The weight distribution of each wheel |
| When to do it | After kerbs, potholes or new tyres | With new tyres or when vibration appears |
Balancing is included with every new set of tyres; we check alignment when there are symptoms or a recent impact.
Frequently asked questions
Which tyre brands do you work with?
Leading brands and quality mid-range options depending on your budget and use. We propose options with their real differences in grip and lifespan, and you decide.
Can I change just one tyre?
The correct practice is changing in axle pairs to keep balanced grip. Only one is changed if the other is practically new.
Do you repair punctures?
Yes, when the damage is in the tread area and within safe repair limits. Sidewall damage means replacement.
How often should I check pressures?
Once a month and before long trips, with cold tyres. The correct pressure is on the driver’s door frame.
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