Tyre alignment, also known as wheel alignment, can improve the performance and longevity of your tyres. It can also help your vehicle handle better and avoid tugging in one direction or vibrating unnaturally on the road. Many garages will claim to offer a wheel alignment service in Colchester but to ensure that you get the best service, we recommend using a professional company specialising in wheel alignment services – like Tyre Smart!
Signs of poor wheel alignment
When your automobile needs to be aligned, there are a few common indicators. One or more of thefollowing alignment difficulties may be present:
- A common occurrence is pulling to the right or left
- Tyre wear that is uneven or occurs quickly
- Steering that makes a lot of noise
- Tyres that squeal
- The steering wheel is misaligned when driving straight
What happens if I don’t get it fixed right away?
Uneven wear can degrade a tyre's performance and even endanger lives because an unevenly worn tyre is more likely to blow out. Misaligned wheels also have a worse fuel efficiency since they have more resistance to the road, which results in higher gas mileage. Correct wheel alignment is necessary not just for road safety and comfort but also to increase the life of your tyres. Misaligned vehicles will encounter quick or uneven tyre wear, necessitating their replacement considerably sooner.
What is the wheel alignment process?
Front-end, thrust, and four-wheel alignments are the three basic types of alignments offered. The alignment your vehicle will receive is determined by the kind of suspension it has. Our mechanics will be able to advise you on the best sort of alignment for your car. They'll begin by taking your vehicle for a test drive to determine precisely what's wrong with it. They'll then use a hoist to lift your automobile and inspect the tyres and suspension components to ensure everything is in order. Before the alignment procedure begins, any parts that are broken or exhibit signs of excessive wear will be replaced. The tyre pressure on all four tyres is then checked, and any necessary adjustments are performed. Finally, your vehicle will be connected to the alignment machine. Our mechanics will begin performing suspension angle adjustments following the manufacturer's standards.
Why choose Tyre Smart?
At Tyre Smart, we stock and fit tyres from 10" to 28" and use the most up-to-date hi-tech equipment to ensure that your pricey alloy wheels are not damaged. All tyre and alignment work is completed to the most outstanding possible standards. Tyre Smart employs Hunter's newest Hawk-Eye computer aligner and Butler's fully automatic tyre changers capable of fitting 28" wheels and the most advanced touch screen laser-guided balancers.Call the team today on 01376 511177 to book your wheel alignment service with the professionals. Alternatively, you can email for an appointment via
sales@tyre-smart.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
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