Alignment vs. balance

[edprush]

How do the 'symptoms' differ when your wheels are out of alignment versus when your tires are out of balance?

 

[iamwiz82]

A poor alignment will cause quicker tire wear. Unbalanced tires cause the entire car to shake like crazy.

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Poor alignments can also cause a mushy steering feel, or a constant "pulling" to one side of the other.

 

[VTHodge]

Alignment will also cause your car to "pull" to one side.

Edit: Yeah, what he said. The Pink Bunny Guy.