Wheel Alignment
HUNTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HERE AT KMC WE OFFER ONLY THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO WHEEL ALIGNMENT
KMC is fitted with Hunter Hawkeye wheel alignment equipment so you’re guaranteed the most precise and accurate wheel alignment available when you come to us.
Unlike more traditional tracking methods which involves manually measuring and adjusting the position of the front wheels, the Hunter Hawkeye four-wheel aligner uses a series of high-definition imaging sensors which measure 14 primary alignment angles on your vehicle. These angles include the Camber, Caster, Thrust Line, Toe in and Toe out. The position and orientation of all four wheels are compared against the vehicle manufacturer’s data for your vehicle, to ensure your alignment is set up perfectly when you drive away.
DO YOU NEED YOUR WHEELS ALIGNED ? WHAT ARE THE SIGNS?
Wheel alignment is critical to the safe and efficient functioning of your vehicle, impacting everything from steering and control to fuel efficiency and stability. But how do you know if it’s time to get your vehicle checked? Luckily, there are some signs you can look out for and we’ve put together a list of the five common problems caused by poor wheel alignment.
This sign is self-explanatory, but it’s easy to over-look. As the wheels become misaligned through natural wear or impact with a pothole, the car may start to pull to the left or the right. It’s easy to see when you’re driving on a straight road and you feel that, if you were to let go of the steering wheel, the car would go one way or the other. See our explanation on the Toe angle for more information on how a wheel alignment would help rectify this issue.
Tyres are one of the most important parts of a vehicle providing grip and stability to vehicles. They should wear evenly across the surface of the tyre. Uneven tyre wear is clearly visible and is a clear sign of a misalignment reducing the life of your tyre and increasing your fuel costs.
Typically, this occurs when both wheels are pointing in or out. In this set up the wheels are working against each other causing a vibration in the steering wheel. As the wheels are ‘pushed’ along the road, they will place additional force on other areas of the car causing unnecessary wear. It’s best to get the cause of any unexpected vibration identified and fixed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle may drive in a straight line but still be misaligned. The error will show up somewhere and in this case, it’s the steering wheel. When correctly aligned, your wheels and steering wheel should point in the same direction. When you’re driving straight the steering should be central. If you notice your steering wheel isn’t straight, then it’s another sign you may have a wheel alignment problem
In the movies if your tyres squeal it means you’re going fast, and probably being chased by someone! However, when you’re on the road ‘tyre squeal’ is a sign of misalignment. There are occasions when a small amount of squealing is expected (in a multi-story car park for example) but if you notice tyre squeal when driving or cornering normally, it may be time to get your alignment checked out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wheel alignment restores the correct settings for your vehicle. There are three main angles which should be properly aligned: the Camber, the Toe and the Caster. For more information on these and how they impact the stability, steering, tyre wear and fuel efficiency of your vehicle.
Wheel alignment restores the correct settings for your vehicle. There are three main angles which should be properly aligned: the Camber, the Toe and the Caster. For more information on these and how they impact the stability, steering, tyre wear and fuel efficiency of your vehicle.
We recommend getting your wheels checked at least once a year or every 10,000 miles, but it’s worth investigating if you’ve taken a knock from another vehicle or recently driven over a large pothole. These types of events can cause a misalignment quite quickly.
Here at KMC Of Course ! We use alignment equipment from Hunter, the world’s leading manufacturer to ensure that the alignment is fast and accurate.
The wheel alignment check is often free of charge but the final cost will depend on the adjustments and work needed to get your vehicle back to how the manufacturer intended.
we can perform a comprehensive wheel alignment check ‘while you wait’ and most adjustments can be completed there and then.