The certified technicians at Cardinal Plaza Shell are experts in providing high-quality tire services, including wheel alignments, tire installations, tire mounting, tire balancing, tire rotations and tire inspections. We are a proud dealer of Michelin tires but can offer our customers any brand of tire to accommodate every tire purchase decision!

Tire Services

Wheel Alignment

Tire Mounting & Tire Balacing

Tire Rotation

Wheel alignments are important because they ensure that a vehicle's wheels are properly aligned, which can have several benefits.

First and foremost, proper wheel alignment helps to improve the handling and stability of a vehicle. If the wheels are not properly aligned, it can cause the vehicle to pull to one side, which can make it more difficult to control and can be dangerous, especially at higher speeds. Proper wheel alignment helps to ensure that the vehicle tracks straight and handles predictably, which can make driving safer and more enjoyable.

In addition to improving handling and stability, proper wheel alignment can also increase fuel efficiency. If the wheels are not properly aligned, it can cause the vehicle to drag, which can result in increased tire wear and reduced fuel efficiency. Proper wheel alignment can help to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.

Finally, proper wheel alignment can help to extend the life of the tires. If the wheels are not properly aligned, it can cause the tires to wear unevenly, which can reduce their lifespan. Proper wheel alignment helps to ensure that the tires wear evenly, which can help to extend their lifespan.

Overall, wheel alignments are an important part of routine vehicle maintenance, as they help to improve handling and stability, increase fuel efficiency, and extend the life of the tires.

Mounting and balancing tires involves installing new tires on a vehicle and ensuring that they are evenly weighted. This helps to ensure a smooth ride and can help to extend the lifespan of the tires.

The process of mounting tires involves positioning the tire on the wheel and securing it in place. Our skilled technicians ensure that the tire is properly seated on the wheel and that the lug nuts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications.

After the tires are mounted, we perform a balance to ensure that they are evenly weighted. This is done using a state of the art machine that spins the tire and wheel assembly to detect any imbalances. If an imbalance is detected, weights are added to the tire to counterbalance the imbalance.

Overall, mounting and balancing tires is an important part of tire maintenance, as it helps to ensure that the tires are properly installed and evenly weighted, which can improve the safety and performance of the vehicle.

Tire rotations are a routine maintenance procedure that involves moving the tires from their current positions on a vehicle to different positions. Tire rotations are performed to help ensure even wear on the tires, as the front and rear tires of a vehicle tend to wear differently due to the different weight distribution and handling characteristics of the front and rear of the vehicle.

There are several different tire rotation patterns that can be used, depending on the type of vehicle and the tires being used. Cardinal Plaza Shell will normally rotate the tires directly front to rear but other common tire rotation patterns include the "forward cross" pattern, in which the front tires are moved to the rear of the vehicle and the rear tires are moved to the front, and the "rearward cross" pattern, in which the rear tires are moved to the front of the vehicle and the front tires are moved to the rear.

Tire rotations are typically recommended every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or every six months, whichever comes first. However, it is important to consult the owner's manual for the specific recommendations for the vehicle, as the recommended interval can vary depending on the type of vehicle and the tires being used.