5 Signs Your Wheels Need Aligning

Wheel alignment refers to the precise angles your wheels sit at relative to the road and each other. When those angles drift out of specification, usually from hitting a kerb or pothole, your tyres scrub as they roll, which wears them out early and can make the car less stable.

Look and feel out for these.

• The car pulls to one side when you let the wheel go on a straight, level road
• Your steering wheel sits off-centre when you are driving straight ahead
• Uneven tyre wear, with one edge of a tyre wearing faster than the other
• The steering feels vague or the car wanders
• A vibration through the steering wheel

Misalignment is one of the most common causes of premature tyre wear. Catching it early can add thousands of miles to a set of tyres, improve fuel economy a little, and make the car safer and nicer to drive.

It is worth a check whenever you fit new tyres, after any significant pothole or kerb impact, or at the first sign of any of the symptoms above. We can measure your alignment and set it back to the manufacturer figures. Call 01952 959 666.