{"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
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 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 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 If it\u2019s been longer than 12 months since your last one. Other than that, if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you notice any of the above, give us a call as soon as you can and we\u2019ll diagnose the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from looking after your new tyres, there are numerous benefits to having your tyres correctly aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time for a set of new tyres? Drop in to Eastern Tyre Centre<\/a> and we\u2019ll not only fit your car out with the most appropriate tyres, but we\u2019ll also perform a wheel alignment and make sure everything is in order. If you don\u2019t need new tyres, but it has been more than 12 months since your last alignment, book in with us now and get your tyres moving in the same direction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1111,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhen should I get a wheel alignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What causes misalignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I know if I need a wheel alignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the benefits of a wheel alignment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get new tyres and get them aligned at Eastern Tyre Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n