Continental Tyres Dandenong
Wheel alignment involves adjusting the angles of the wheels, so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. If the wheels are not aligned, it can cause excessive tyre wear, along with steering and tracking problems. At Continental Tyres Dandenong, our expert mechanics provide wheel alignment services for all types of cars.
Understanding Wheel Alignment Terms
To better understand wheel alignment, you should know the functions camber, caster and toe. The camber is the angle of the wheel when seen from the front of the vehicle. If the top half of the wheel leans out from the car centre, then the camber is positive. When the wheel leans in, the camber is negative. The caster is the angle of the steering pivot. This is the point that attaches the front wheels to the suspension system when viewed from the side of the vehicle. If the top of the pivot leans towards the rear of the car, then the caster is positive. If it leans towards the front, the caster is negative. The toe difference is the distance between the front and rear of the tyres. Toe-in means the front of the tyres are closer than the back, while toe-out refers to the opposite.