WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST
WHY IS WHEEL ALIGNMENT SO IMPORTANT?
Wheel alignments are essential for
maintaining consistent wear from your tyres. An alignment service also ensures
maximum road safety
and a drive free of pulling to one side or unwanted vibrating. Another significant benefit is overall
fuel efficiency.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEAR ME
A vehicle pulling might seem like an inconvenience. It is in fact, a legitimate safety issue for you, any passengers travelling with you, and other vehicles on the road. Don’t procrastinate or save this for a rainy day. If you’re in the LaTrobe Valley, there’s a wheel alignment specialist right near you! With experts so close to hand, making safety your priority is easy!
WHAT IS WHEEL ALIGNMENT?
This process consists of
adjusting wheel angles to reduce tyre wear and to ensure the vehicle will drive in a
straight line rather than pulling to the left. Wheel alignment services involve adjusting the vehicle’s front and rear suspension (for 4wd alignment - standard cars just need their rear wheels checked) as well as the tyres and wheels.
Camber Angle
Camber describes the inward or outward tilt of the tyre when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Camber can be adjusted to maximise the tyre-to-road contact.
Toe Angle
Toe angle is determined by whether the front of the tyres are closer (toe-in) or further apart (toe-out) than the rears of the tyres, which can vary between front and rear-wheel drive vehicles. In a front-wheel drive, the front wheels try to pull toward each other, which requires a toe-out alignment. In contrast, a rear-wheel drive vehicle works just the opposite, requiring a toe-in alignment.
Caster
Caster is the angle of the steering axis. This angle is viewed from the side of the vehicle; an imaginary line is drawn between the centres of the upper and lower ball joints forming a vertical angle.
Ride height
Ride height is the reference point for all alignment measures and is determined by the distance between the vehicle’s frame and the road. If you lower your car, don’t forget to organise wheel alignment and balancing afterwards. We also recommend this car servicing wheel alignment check if you change to different-sized wheels and tyres.
WHAT DAMAGE CAN MISALIGNMENT DO?
Why do we place so much emphasis on ensuring we align the wheels on your vehicle?
When done incorrectly, camber alignment can cause your tyres to wear unevenly. Depending on the angle, this can affect the tyres' inside or outside. If the toe angle is aligned incorrectly, it can cause the tyre tread to feather. An unequal toe angle can cause a sharp pulling, which will cause feathering on the tread.
Incorrectly-set caster angles will cause uneven wear on each tyre. Tyre imbalances can occur if the tyre has not been fitted properly and will undoubtedly eventually cause misalignment, affecting the wheels as well as the suspension, ball joints, and other critical components. The outcome? A more significant repair job and, therefore, a much higher wheel alignment cost.
Avoid this by having our team of experts regularly maintain your vehicle’s wheel health
BIG WHEELS TRUCK ALIGNMENT
We’re not just light wheel alignment experts! On the contrary, we can take care of tractor, van and truck wheel alignment. The garage can easily accommodate articulated vehicle parking, making it easy for you to arrange a truck alignment today!
CONTACT YOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST
Are you searching for the best wheel alignment prices near me? Look no further. We’re a local business supporting local customers. Rest assured, we will give you the best quote possible, not to mention flawless service. Contact our experienced team today, and let’s get your alignment systems in tip-top shape!
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