Wheel alignment (also known as tracking) ensures that your wheels are sitting at the correct angles as per the manufacturer’s specifications for your vehicle. Over time, general use and wear & tear of your vehicle mean your wheels can become misaligned and inefficient. Every make & model has a slightly different alignment set up with manufacturers recommending that alignment is carried out every 8000 miles or every other year.
A sign of poor alignment is uneven tyre wear that can impact the handling, maintenance costs and most importantly, vehicle safety. Pulling to one side while driving is also another warning sign to look out for.
Benefits of having properly aligned wheels are,
- reduced tyre wear (meaning they’ll be more efficient and need replacing less often)
- a smoother and safer drive
- reduced fuel consumption (as the vehicle doesn’t have to work as hard to power forward)
If you would like us to check your wheel alignment please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling the office or sending an email.