Wheel alignment Strathalbyn
We enhance vehicle safety and performance with expert wheel alignment
Strathalbyn Tyre Service’s skilled technicians use advanced equipment to adjust your vehicle’s wheel angles to manufacturer specifications, ensuring balanced and safe driving dynamics.
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Wheel alignment services at Strathalbyn Tyre Service
Strathalbyn Tyre Service offers a comprehensive range of wheel alignment services to optimise your vehicle’s performance and safety. Our offerings include:
Precision wheel alignment services
We use advanced technology to ensure your vehicle’s wheels align with manufacturer specifications, enhancing handling and tyre longevity.
Expert alignment for all vehicle types
Our skilled technicians are equipped to perform wheel alignments on various vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs, 4WDs, and light commercial vehicles.
Routine alignment inspections and adjustments
Regular checks help maintain optimal alignment, preventing uneven tyre wear and improving fuel efficiency.
Comprehensive steering and suspension assessments
We evaluate and address issues within your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems to ensure a smooth and safe driving experience.
State-of-the-art alignment equipment
Our facility has the latest alignment technology, which allows for precise adjustments and accurate diagnostics.
Customer-centric service approach
We prioritise clear communication and tailored solutions, ensuring you understand the benefits of proper wheel alignment and how it contributes to your vehicle’s overall health.
The importance of wheel alignment
Wheel alignment is a service required to check and correct the many technical devices that go together to form the vehicle’s steering and suspension system. The vehicle’s wheels’ alignment can affect the tyres’ wear and tear.
Importance of regular wheel alignment
Misaligned wheels can lead to various issues, including:
Uneven tyre wear
Misalignment causes tyres to wear unevenly, reducing lifespan and necessitating premature replacements.
Poor vehicle handling
A vehicle pulling to one side or experiencing steering difficulties often indicates alignment problems, compromising driving safety. Source →
Reduced fuel efficiency
Misaligned wheels increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consume more fuel.
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Benefits of proper wheel alignment
There are many benefits from having a wheel alignment. Here are our top four!
Improve fuel efficiency
When the wheels are misaligned, they do not work together as they should. This results in increased rolling resistance, resulting in the engine working harder. Having a wheel alignment will reduce fuel consumption and, thus, pollution and reduce strain on the engine.
Enhanced vehicle stability
If you notice your car slightly pulls to one side even when you are steering straight ahead, your wheel alignment may require adjustment. Adjusting your steering due to bad alignment is tiring, distracting, ineffective and dangerous. Having the wheels aligned properly will make your car easier to drive.
Increase tyre life
While they may seem expensive, tyres are incredibly important to the vehicle’s handling, steering, ride comfort and safety. The tyres will wear out more quickly if regular wheel alignment is neglected.
Safer braking distance
The tyre’s tread depth directly impacts the vehicle’s stopping distance. The tread life can be prolonged by having the wheel alignment checked regularly. Worn tyres are a serious risk to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The stopping distance increases as the tread depth decreases, particularly in wet conditions.
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Signs your vehicle needs a wheel alignment
Proper wheel alignment is crucial for vehicle safety, optimal handling, and extending tyre lifespan. Recognising the signs of misalignment early can prevent more significant issues. Here are key indicators that your vehicle may require a wheel alignment:
Vehicle pulling to one side
If you notice your car drifting to the left or right when driving on a straight, level road without steering input, it’s a strong indication of misaligned wheels. This pulling effect forces constant steering corrections, leading to driver fatigue and decreased control. Source →
Uneven or rapid tyre wear
Inspect your tyres regularly for irregular wear patterns, such as excessive wear on the inner or outer edges. Uneven tyre wear often results from misalignment, as certain areas of the tyre bear more load than others. Addressing alignment issues promptly can prevent premature tyre replacement and ensure even wear.
Steering wheel off-centre
While driving straight, your steering wheel should be centred. If it appears crooked or misaligned, this suggests that your vehicle’s wheels are not properly aligned. An off-centre steering wheel can compromise vehicle handling and safety
Steering wheel vibrations
Experiencing vibrations in the steering wheel, especially at higher speeds, can be a symptom of wheel misalignment. Misaligned wheels can cause uneven tyres to come into contact with the road, leading to these noticeable vibrations. If left unaddressed, this can result in further suspension and steering component damage.
Squealing tyres
Hearing high-pitched noises from your tyres during turns or acceleration may indicate misalignment. Misaligned wheels can cause tyres to scrub against the road surface improperly, leading to squealing sounds. This not only affects driving comfort but also accelerates tyre wear.
Loose or unresponsive steering
If your steering feels unusually loose or the vehicle is less responsive to steering inputs, it could be due to wheel misalignment. Proper alignment ensures that steering inputs translate accurately to vehicle movement, maintaining control and safety.
The steering wheel doesn't return to centre
After completing a turn, the steering wheel should naturally return to the centre position. If it doesn’t, this could be a sign of misaligned wheels affecting the steering system’s functionality.
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Our wheel alignment process
Strathalbyn Tyre Service prioritise your vehicle’s safety and performance by offering precise and reliable wheel alignment services. Proper wheel alignment ensures optimal handling, extends tyre lifespan, and enhances fuel efficiency. Misaligned wheels can lead to uneven tyre wear, steering difficulties, and increased fuel consumption. Our thorough alignment process addresses these issues, ensuring your vehicle operates smoothly and safely on the road.
1
Initial assessment
We conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle’s suspension and steering components.
2
Alignment measurements
Utilising advanced alignment equipment, we measure the current angles of your wheels.
3
Adjustments
We adjust the camber, caster, and toe angles based on the measurements to align with manufacturer specifications.
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Final inspection
We verify the alignment post-adjustment and conduct a test drive to ensure optimal performance.
Recommended frequency for wheel alignment
It’s advisable to have your wheel alignment checked.
Annually
Regular checks help maintain optimal alignment and vehicle performance.
After significant impacts
Events like hitting a pothole or curb can disrupt alignment.
When replacing tyres or suspension components
New installations can affect alignment settings.