When you consider that the only parts of your car that touch the road are your tyres and the size of the contact point in not much more than that of the palm of your hand, it emphasizes the fact that they need to be in the best condition possible: correct pressures, properly balanced and perfectly aligned to manufacturers’ specifications.

Wheel setup and maintenance is an underrated component of vehicle ownership, and with the varying sizes, purposes and lifestyle applications that people have for their cars, it’s not easy to ensure your car is kept in check.

But not so for North Coast residents after Tyremart opened its doors in Ballito, bringing the latest in technology in tyre fitment and wheel care to your doorstep.

The introduction of specialised hardware, including a hydraulic ‘touchless’ lift low enough to accept the lowest of exotic sports cars with ease, is the first wheel alignment service in the area that ensures your vehicle is treated with the utmost care and attention.

Alignment receivers that lock onto the hubs of your vehicle have an interchangeable rubber base so as not to tarnish the rim itself.

A knowledgeable technician will retrieve the latest manufacturer-specific settings for your car before quickly correcting any detected camber, toe or alignment errors.

“We do some of the rarest and most delicate sports cars because we are the only centre that houses the equipment capable of adjusting wheel settings with such delicacy,” said branch manager Nic Swart.

Tyremart is also a 4×4 specialist centre.

In addition, a half million rand tyre balancing machine will pick up any damage to both the tyre and rim from a laser as well as a 500 kilogram rolling road weight that simulates the weight of the vehicle onto the wheel – a practical and realistic approach to accurate wheel balancing.

While waiting for your vehicle, Tyremart boasts a lounge with refreshments and television, as well as free WiFi and a desktop from which to work in peace of mind, or take advantage of their free pick up and drop off service.

Tyremart is a multi-brand tyre fitment centre with state-of-the-art equipment which gives you the confidence that your vehicle has been laid onto the road in the best and safest way possible.

Visit the store in The Circle off Douglas Crowe Drive in Ballito for premium and affordable tyres, batteries, shocks, balancing, alignment and brakes among some of the excellent services on offer.