As for balance and alignment cost, the first question is that is balance included in alignment? Both contribute to a smoother ride, but tire balancing and alignment are different services. A tire balance corrects the weight imbalance on your tire and wheel assemblies, while an alignment corrects the angles of the tires so that they come into contact with the road in just the right way.

Wheel alignment costs are not terribly expensive. Typically, the prices will vary slightly based on the make and model of your car and the price charged by the shop or dealership.

The average wheel alignment should cost you anywhere between $100 and $200 for all four wheels. If you are just getting the two front wheels alignment, then that will cost you, on average, between $50 and $100.

Some tire shops will offer an extended warranty plan for another $100, but you don’t have to get this done. Overall, the costs aren’t too bad, and most people should be able to afford them. But if you keep putting off getting an alignment done and you end up ruining your tires due to uneven wear, then you’ll have to purchase new tires at an average cost of $100 per tire.