A Wheel Alignment is recommended every 25,000 km or 1 year.
Pot holes, rough roads, road construction, and worn steering pieces are all great reasons to align your wheels.
Without a regular alignment, poor fuel mileage, tire wear and vehicle wandering can be the result.
The 3 primary angles a technician measures are Camber, Caster and Toe.
Camber - is the inward and outward tilting of the wheels
Caster - is a steering angle that helps keep the vehicle going straight
Toe – is the difference in distance between the front of the tire and the back of the tires
There are other angles, but these are the main and most talked about when dealing with an advisor or shop.
Most shops include a steering and suspension inspection with their wheel alignments. You should never align a vehicle with worn or loose suspension parts.
If you have any questions concerning Wheel Alignments or any other services, email your questions here.
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