Maintaining cars is necessary for their better performance. From engine to infotainment system, from power to range, everything is tracked on a regular basis. But usually, we neglect the wheels. It is ...
Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...
Wheel alignment affects safety, handling, and performance. Abnormal tire wear and handling quirks signal the need for wheel alignment. Modifying the chassis or suspension requires a trip to the ...
You know you need an alignment so whatever it is you drive won't handle like it's riding on a bowl of cottage cheese. Your hippy neighbor with the plug-in hybrid knows he needs one so he can squeeze ...
For those who are wondering, automotive alignment refers to the angle of the wheels. The camber (vertical orientation) and toe (horizontal orientation) indicate how tilted (or not) the wheels are.
Corner balancing. If you've been around racing a little bit, you've surely heard this term before. Or perhaps you've heard NASCAR announcers talk about "wedge," which is basically the same thing.
When you're having a new set of tyres fitted to your car, you’ve no doubt been offered an alignment check at the same time. The garage will explain this is to ensure the rubber doesn’t wear ...
Change the angle of each car’s wheel on the move to get better fuel economy or improve handling? If it sounds like the result of inebriated banter around a barbecue too late one night, you’d be sober ...
While driving have you ever noticed that even though you’re keeping the steering straight the car tends to drift towards the left or the right side; you feel that there is constant struggle with the ...