It is simple when you need Oil Change every few thousand kilometers. New battery? It’s pretty obvious when your old one says goodbye.

But how about Wheel alignment? We often-overlooked service comes with some serious perks, like greater fuel efficiency, a smoother ride, and better vehicle safety—but those are only a few of the benefits.

Here, we’re going to show you all of the benefits of wheel alignment, which involves making adjustments to your vehicle’s suspension system—the connection between the vehicle and the wheels.

1. Fuel Efficiency

According to our survey or the information can be found on most tires manufactures, misalignment can decrease gas mileage by up to 10%. Instead of rolling freely, misaligned tires drag. That means if your tires aren’t adjusted properly, you could be spending more money on gas.

2. Smoother Ride

If your tires are out of out of alignment, your car tends tosway to the right or the left, leading to a jarring, bumpy, or even vibration-filled ride. A wheel alignment smooths out your ride and contributes to a better behind-the-wheel experience.

3. Improved Steering

You know your car’s wheels are out of alignment, it’s harder to steer. You may even find yourself holding the steering wheel at an awkward angle to drive the car straight, or veering from side to side. It makes your more discomfort driving and lack of control increases your likelihood of being involved in an accident. Proper wheel alignment means you’re able to steer clear of those problems and maintain stable control of your car.

4. Fewer Auto Repairs

According to KCD Auto Lab, wheel alignment can be done manually, but we suggested to get on Wheel alignment machine because a small amount of money on wheel alignment can save you trouble from auto repairs down the road. There are many potholes, especially uneven pave roads.

5. Longer-Lasting Tires

If you wait to get a wheel alignment, it will be too late. Misalignment may lead to premature and uneven tire wear. Then, buying new tires seems to be the best options more frequently. If you’re close to your vehicle right now, check your tires to see if they show any signs of these three types of uneven or premature tire wear:

• Feathering: Tires become “feathered” when the tread is smooth or worn down on one side and sharp on the other. This type of tire wear occurs when there’s a combination of improper alignment settings.
• Camber wear: Is the inside or outside edge of your tire tread looking much more worn than the center of the tread? It could be due to camber wear. Camber refers to the angle of your tires on the vehicle frame, and it can be positive or negative depending on the angle. Positive camber (tilting outward) is usually helpful to keep recreational vehicles stable, while negative camber (tilting inward) helps high-performance vehicles handle turns. While some positive or negative camber is good, too much of either is bad.
• Heel and toe wear: Picture your tire treads, then zoom in. Those individual sections are called tire “tread blocks.” When one side of a tread block appears to be wearing down faster than the other in your tire’s rolling direction, it’s called heel and toe wear. A symptom of heel/toe wear can be noise or vibration.

Now, how often do you need to align and balance your tires? Generally, it should be done every 9,000 km and it’s cost from Riel 125,000 and up. Schedule a wheel alignment at KCD Auto Lab or at 017 777 270.