{"id":1110,"date":"2022-06-30T02:03:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T02:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/?p=1110"},"modified":"2022-06-30T02:03:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T02:03:22","slug":"do-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-with-new-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/do-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-with-new-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Wheel Alignment with New Tyres?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So you\u2019ve got a set of brand new tyres. Now you want to know how best to look after them \u2013 for your hip pocket, the car\u2019s performance and your safety. In answer to the above question, the answer is a firm \u2018yes\u2019. A wheel alignment is the first thing to be done every time a car gets a set of new tyres. It\u2019s vital to maximising their longevity, getting the most out of your car\u2019s handling and making sure the right amount of rubber is in contact with the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a wheel alignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two things that most affect the health of your tyres and the handling of your car: steering and suspension angles. These are precisely what a wheel alignment<\/a> is concerned with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a wheel alignment, we measure, analyse and adjust your car\u2019s steering and suspension angles. There are two things we want: wheels that are parallel to each other and perpendicular (at an angle of 90 degrees) to the ground. We achieve this by adjusting caster, camber and toe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every car is unique and all models come with their own measurements based on the manufacturer\u2019s advice. It may seem to the naked eye that your wheels are in the perfect position, but if they\u2019re out by even a single millimetre, handling is compromised and tyre wear is accelerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should I get a wheel alignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As already stated, with every set of new tyres. Apart from that, every 12 months. That\u2019s right \u2013 once a year. Around 95% of the wheel alignments we perform call for adjustments because the angles are out of specification. This is clearly telling us that the vast majority of car owners are not getting wheel alignments often enough. In other words, the majority of drivers out there are wearing through their tyres faster than necessary and not getting the best handling out of their car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes misalignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apart from general wear and tear, the biggest causes of misalignment are road conditions and driving habits. Whenever your tyres hit something, they\u2019re nudged out of alignment. The biggest culprits are potholes and curbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High performance cars go out of alignment a lot easier. Their superior handling owes a lot to lightweight suspension components. However, being lightweight, these suspension components are also knocked out of alignment a lot easier than in other cars. If you own a high performance vehicle, you really need to be diligent about annual wheel alignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know if I need a wheel alignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s been longer than 12 months since your last one. Other than that, if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n