Wheel alignment – the basis for safe and economical driving of your car
Toe adjustment, or wheel alignment, is an essential car maintenance service that directly affects a car's handling, tire wear, and overall road safety. Accurately adjusted toe ensures that your car's steering wheel is straight, the vehicle doesn't pull sideways, and your tires wear evenly, thus extending their lifespan and reducing fuel consumption.
Car owners often ask how to understand when an alignment adjustment is needed, what are the benefits of this process, and how we perform it at GT Garage service. Below you will find answers to the most important questions.
When is alignment adjustment necessary?
Alignment is an essential part of a car's maintenance, which directly affects driving comfort, safety and tire life. Many drivers often do not pay enough attention to wheel geometry, but timely and accurately adjusted alignment helps to avoid uneven tire wear, steering instability and increased fuel consumption. Incorrect wheel geometry can cause not only inconvenience, but also endanger traffic safety, as the car may become more difficult to control, especially on slippery or uneven road surfaces.
Key points when to check wheel geometry
After repairing the running gear or steering system – replacing steering rods, ball joints, shock absorbers or other suspension parts.
After a strong impact or overcoming a pothole – if the car hits a curb, pothole, or is involved in a minor accident.
If the steering wheel of a car is not straight, when driving straight, the steering wheel is crooked or the car pulls to the side.
Uneven or accelerated tire wear – uneven wear is visible on the tire tread.
After changing tires or changing seasons – to ensure maximum tire life and safe driving.
Preventatively – once a year or every 15,000–20,000 km.
How do we perform alignment adjustments at GT Garage?
Car condition and running gear inspection
Before adjusting, the technician assesses the condition of the suspension, steering system, and tires.
Wheel geometry diagnostics
Computerized diagnostics determine the existing indicators of toe-in, toe-out, and other angles.
Tilt adjustment
We perform the necessary adjustment operations, correcting the position of the wheels according to the car's technical documentation.
Inspection and report
After the adjustment, we provide the customer with information about the work performed and recommendations for further operation of the car.
Frequently asked questions about alignment adjustment
Alignment is important for the stability of your car and the longevity of your tires, but questions often arise about its necessity and the process of performing it. In this section, you will find answers to frequently asked questions about alignment to help you ensure the safe and economical operation of your car.