Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is the most frequent services in the market range. However, how much do we understand by the term ‘alignment’?

Alignment simply comes from the word ‘align’; whereby the automobile should go straight while you are on the road. It is a part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are set to the car manufacturer’s specification. It is also one of the key factors in getting the most wear and performance from your tire if the alignment is not properly set. The angles can be adjusted beyond the maker’s specification to obtain a specific handling characteristic.

Always bear in mind that a proper wheel alignment should always starts and ends with a test drive to ensure that the vehicle’s wheels are straight while on the road. The front end and steering linkage should be confirmed for wear before performing an alignment for safety and security purposes.

The tires should all be in good shape with even wear patterns because if you have a tire with excessive camber wear, for instance, the alignment problem would come from there and it will only make partial contact with the road.

Pulling problems are not always related to wheel alignment. Problems with tires (especially unequal air pressure), brakes and power steering can also be responsible. It is up to a good wheel alignment technician to determine the cause.


Therefore, take a short trip to Lim Auto Tyre & Battery Services to check on your wheels!