Wheel alignment (sometimes referred to as tracking) is a service that involves correcting the angles of your wheels so that they are accurately re-set to the original manufacturer's specification. You may need to have your wheels aligned if your car has recently had knock or impact, such as going through a deep pothole.

What is wheel alignment?

Wheel alignment dictates the angles at which your car makes contact with the road. For the best performance, you ideally want to have as much of the surface area of the tyre to be in contact with the ground as possible. Wheel alignment ensures your tyres are correctly aligned to the manufacturer's specification, this helps combat uneven tyre wear.

How do you know if your car needs an alignment?

Chances are that you won’t be able to see whether your wheels are misaligned just from looking at the steering and suspension components, but there are a few signs you can look out for if you suspect your tracking is off:

• The vehicle pulling to one side
• Steering wheel vibrations
• Reduced fuel economy
• Uneven tyre wear
• Increased wear on suspension components

How often do you need a wheel alignment?

For most cars, there are no specific requirements. It is common that wheel alignment is checked when a vehicle is having new tyres fitted. Over time, and through potholes and mounting curbs a cars wheel alignment can be impacted.

Contact Now