Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Reasons for Maintaining Proper Wheel Alignment

Many motorists understand the importance of various auto maintenance issues, yet a great number fail to realise the importance of proper wheel alignment. Perth motorists generally are concerned with mechanical aspects of servicing and fail to recognise the vital importance of having their wheels correctly aligned. There are many reasons why you should have your wheels properly aligned regularly.

• Improvement in Performance

When you take your vehicle in for wheel alignment, Perth technicians will ensure that the wheels of your vehicle are in parallel and perpendicular to the surface of the road. This can ensure that the tyres are kept at a consistent pressure and reduce friction, making your drive performance comfortable and smooth.

• Fuel Savings

If your wheels are misaligned, this creates uneven pressure on the tyres and friction. This effect causes greater resistance from the surface of the road, forcing your car to burn more fuel as it works harder just to maintain forward movement. Wheel alignment ensures this friction is reduced producing less resistance and greater fuel savings.

• Less Wear and Tear

Poor alignment also causes additional wear and tear on your tyres. The greater the degree of resistance, the more pressure is placed on your tyres. Generally misalignment causes tyres to be worn unevenly and they will become bald toward one side. This can prove very dangerous and will force you to replace the affected tyres far sooner than their normal lifespan. Even if you have an extended warranty for your tyres, it is unlikely to cover damage caused by poor wheel alignment maintenance.

• Increased Safety

Your tyres and wheel alignment can affect how your vehicle responds in challenging driving conditions. If you are experiencing your car pulling to one side, then it is usually due to poor alignment. You should be able to imagine this effect in particularly adverse weather or road conditions such as wet roads. Badly aligned wheels can make controlling the vehicle in challenging driving conditions extremely difficult. It is far safer to ensure that your wheels are correctly aligned providing maximum driving performance. This can provide a confidence that your steering will not be compromised in the event of adverse conditions.

Wheel Alignment Perth

Many manufacturers recommend having your wheels aligned every six months or 6000 miles. However, there are a number of signs which indicate that you need to have your wheel alignment sooner. These can include

• Your car is pulling to one side even when the steering wheel is straight.
• You notice your tyres are wearing unevenly.
• You have hit a kerb or another object.

Any of these instances can signify that you need to check your wheel alignment. Perth technicians can ensure that your wheel alignment is corrected, preventing the problem from escalating and compromising the safe handling of your vehicle.

If you are interested in learning more or suspect that you have an issue with wheel alignment perth then Perth's residents should contact us. We have a great deal of experience and expertise in all aspects of auto repair. We would be delighted to assist you and ensure that your vehicle is performing effectively and safely.

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