Incorrect wheel alignment can result in rapid irregular tyre wear, which can even affect the handling and safety of the vehicle.

Causes of irregular Wheel alignment

• • Driving against a kerb
  • Hitting a pothole in the road
  • Excessive wear to steering or suspension components

Alignment of wheels and tyres to the specification required by your vehicle is an important way to guarantee a smooth ride and to get the most out of your tyres.

The direction and angle at which tyres are set are both important. Wheel alignment or 'tracking' involves checking the direction and angle against vehicle manufacturers' specifications. These are often described as toe in, toe out, positive camber or negative camber.

Toe refers to whether the front of the tyres are closer or further apart than the rear of the tyres. Different types of vehicles need different toe settings to allow for the way that wheels pull either towards each other or apart.

Camber is the inward or outward tilt of a tyre. The camber is set by the vehicle manufacturer, and can be affected by potholes in the road and may need to be adjusted periodically.