Tires are significant component for a vehicle because they are in direct contact of the road and are responsible for control and handling of the vehicle. Hence you are expected to take extra care of the tires from every possible aspect. After all, who would want to get stranded in the middle of a deserted road?

Wheel Alignment is not just simply adjusting the tires, it is the adjustment of the suspension of the vehicle to a particular angle with respect to each other and the body of the vehicle as well. It is however important to note that the wheels cannot be aligned to any angles of your choice, you need to stick to the specifications prescribed by the manufacturer of your vehicle. Proper wheel alignment helps in maintaining balance. Aligned wheels also increase the fuel efficiency as they reduce unnecessary load from the engine.

What Causes Non-Alignment Of Wheels

Sudden Impacts: Whenever you drive and accelerate abruptly, it might displace the wheels out of the specified alignment. Watch out for potholes even when you are running late for your office.

Collisions: Avoid hitting or bumping to keep your tires safe. Not only it can cause damage to the vehicle, it may as well misplace the tires from their position. Using the vehicle frequently may also shift the wheels from their alignment.

Techniques To Check

To check the alignment of the vehicle, modern day machineries are used. The technique most commonly used to check the alignment of the wheels is called rotation technique. In this, you mount the tyre on a machine which keeps rotating till the tyre gets perfectly aligned. You can check the alignment on the monitor and treat any fault. If a car is perfectly aligned according to the specifications of the manufacturer, then it will move straight even on a low speed. However, if the alignment is off, the car will move either to the left or right side on a straight road. If your steering wheel vibrates heavily which is not otherwise usual while driving, you need to get the alignment of the vehicle checked immediately.

What if you notice that the shoulder of your tire has started wearing even before the expected life span? Even if the treads of the tires are wearing unevenly, it is likely that they are displaced from their position. Uneven breaking is also another sign that your vehicle is not properly aligned. Since you have invested a lot of money in those beautiful branded tires, you have to take note of these things to use them efficiently.