Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is hugely important to help optimise the condition and performance of your vehicle. Incorrect wheel alignment can cause irregular tyre wear, drastically shortening the potential life of your tyres. The purpose of wheel alignment is to ensure all that all four wheels point in the exact same direction by measuring and adjusting the steering and suspension within the manufacturer's specifications. Having your wheels correctly aligned can improve handling, reduce tyre wear and improve fuel consumption - ultimately saving you money and contributing to a safer driving experience.

What is wheel alignment?

The term "wheel alignment" involves three main measurements: caster, camber, and toe.

Toe

Toe is a measurement of how much the wheels on a vehicle, turn in or out – how far away they are from the straight position they should be in.

Camber

Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel and controls how much of the surface area is in contact with the road.

Caster

Caster is the angle of the steering pivot. This affects the steering stability so if out of adjustment, this will cause problems controlling the car.

What can cause wheel misalignment?

Simple things can cause your wheels to become misaligned.

Hitting kerbs or potholes
Minor or severe circumstances like bumps or accidents
Major work carried out on your vehicle, especially if your vehicle's suspension or steering components are replaced or repaired

When should wheel alignment be checked?

As a general rule you should have your wheel alignment checked once a year or every 12-15,000 miles. You should always have your vehicle alignment checked in the below instances, for your own and other driver's safety:

Your vehicle has hit a kerb, pothole or major road hazard
Your tyres are wearing abnormally or unevenly
When you buy a new set of tyres
When you replace suspension or steering components
You experience steering or handling problems, such as pulling or drifting to one side, the steering wheel does not return easily after a turn or the steering wheel remains at an angle when driving in a straight line

Wheel alignment deals with Tyre Group

Call your nearest tyre fitting centre and our fully trained technicians will be happy to help you with any wheel alignment and tracking queries you might have.

Currently the following branches in The Tyre Group offer Wheel Alignment service: