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All Wheel Alignment Stuff
All Wheel Alignment Stuff
Proper Wheel Alignment
Of course, specifically in the Halifax area of West Yorkshire .Having a high incidence of cars requiring Wheel Alignment. So, the primary cause for this is driving over potholes and speed bumps. Naturally, pothole damage can alter the vehicle’s steering and suspension geometries. Significantly,damaging critical components such as tyres and steering parts.
Wheel balancing is important because it keeps your tyres, bearings and suspension system in order.
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This is a short but to the point article about the importance of having your wheels balanced. So, it is something that we in the tyre trade keep harping on about, but never the less is important. Most of us have witnessed their wheels out of balance, and had Wheel wobble Problems . Mainly, when the steering wheel starts to shake driving down the motorway (freeway).
Balancing is one of the things in motoring terms that we take for granted. When I first started working in the tyre industry, we had a small piece of equipment. That we would use to balance the wheels, whenever we fitted a new tyre.
This was known as a bubble-balancer, and that is exactly what it was. You would sit a wheel on top of the balancer and a bubble. Similar to the ones in a spirit level. This would tell you when the wheel was out of balance by the tilt on the wheel and we had to counteract this at the opposite side by adding lead weights.
When the wheel was level and the bubble was dead central then the job was done and the wheel was fitted onto the car. The cars in those days were things like Ford Poplars and Morris 1000’s and so did not travel very far or go very fast.
Sit on Balancer was our first electric balancer.
There are different types of out of balance, “static balance”; vertical shaking that can come from a heavy spot on the tyre. This is what we would try to cure on our bubble balancer. This could also be cured on the next machine that came into use.
The machine was a sit on machine known as a On Car Wheel Balancing machine made by “Repco” and we would jack up the car put machine against the car wheel and we would then spin the electrically driven machine up to high speed. While the wheel was spinning a strobe light would make look like the wheel was in a still position we would then stop the machine with a type of brake and put a counter balance weight on the wheel depending where the tyres valve could be seen.
This method of balancing was horrific.
The older guys in the industry. Will remember the fact that the wheels would shake violently. Then the vibrations would shake the cars to bits. Of course, whilst the poor customer looked on with terror in his eyes. This reminds of the “roller brake tester” used on the modern MOT test. When the car gets shaken to bits, having a brake test.
This method of balancing was not for the faint hearted and I was glad to see the back of them.
The next set of wheel balancers were the fore runners to today’s sophisticated machines. We would put the wheel on a spindle and spin it by hand. These balancers would correct “static”
and “dynamic” out of balancing. The modern wheel balancer is equipped with many sensors and can pick up balancing problems at high and low speeds. These are necessary for today’s high speed cars and of course give the car drivers a smooth ride, (that’s if your wheels are balanced of course).
On a regular basis in my opinion is at least once a month. Most members of one of the independent tyre organizations, and so will check your wheel alignment and wheel balancing for free and will only charge you if the car is out of alignment and requires adjusting.
Wheel Balancing is part of having a new tyre fitted
Of course, today we balance your wheels as a matter of fact when you buy new tyres or have a puncture repaired. So, if you need a wheel balance just as a matter of fact and your steering wheel starts to shake at say 50 mph, then this is because you may have lost a balance weight or your tyre has become out of shape, due to perhaps a “slipped belt”, which can be caused by nail or screw damaging the steel belt in your tyre, putting the tyre out of shape and causing the wheel to be out of balance.
Finally another thing that can give you a similar experience is if your wheel bearing has gone. Pellon Tyre and Auto-centre offer car and van servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles.
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After much studying, it is difficult to identify a specific person or group of people who “discovered” wheel alignment for cars. Importantly, the concept of aligning the wheels of a vehicle has likely been around for as long as vehicles have existed. However, the development of modern techniques for measuring and adjusting wheel alignment is a result of the evolution of the automotive industry over the past century.
Of course, combined with the advent of the modern computers. So, computers are now the brains of the modern wheel alignment machines. Consequently, keeping all the updated data for modern cars, Enabling technicians to carry out extremely accurate wheel alignments and other steering geometry.
The first vehicles were simple carts with wooden wheels that were prone to wear and misalignment. As vehicles became more complex, with the invention of the internal combustion engine and the development of pneumatic tyres, it became important to ensure that the wheels were properly aligned to improve tire wear and handling.
Over time, various methods and tools have been developed to measure and adjust wheel alignment, including mechanical gauges, laser alignment systems, and computerized alignment systems. These tools allow mechanics to precisely measure the alignment of a vehicle’s wheels and make adjustments to correct any misalignment. Today, wheel alignment is an important part of vehicle maintenance and is performed by mechanics and technicians at auto repair shops and dealership service centres.
Pellon Tyres new Hofmann 4 wheel Alignment machine ask for a free Wheel Alignment Check
Importantly, you should always be mindful of your wheel alignment. The cost of wheel alignment is cheap if you consider the benefits it will give you.
Front end alignment does not take more than twenty minutes to accomplish with a computerized wheel alignment service. As a result here at Pellon Tyres in Halifax UK we have upgraded our Alignment machine. Hence to a new Hofmann 4 wheel alignment machine. Additionally, with a customers print out.
Whichever the case, having a misaligned front wheel can also be very dangerous. Thus, for many reasons. One-Is that you could lose control of the steering wheel. Secondly, is that it could lead to more serious problems. Of course, with the under chassis of your car.
So, you know when you are due for a front end alignment. Because, your steering wheel veers to the left or right when you are just driving on the road. Believe me you will know the felling when your car pulls to one side. This should not happen. It is very difficult to drive a car which has the steering misaligned. Because, you always have to keep a tight control on the steering wheel. Making sure you do not cause any accidents on the road due to the lack of vehicle control.
Aside from tyres being worn out faster. Of course, you are also wasting fuel . Because, the engine of your car exerts more energy and so works harder. Just to enable your car to run straight without pulling to one side. Of course, you are also using up a lot of your vehicles steering and hydraulic fluid. Everything has to work harder. Including the driver of the car.
4 wheel alignment
4-wheel alignment, also known as 4-wheel geometry or wheel-alignment-check, refers to the process of adjusting the alignment of all four wheels on a vehicle to ensure that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. This type of alignment is important for maintaining proper tyre wear and handling, as well as ensuring that the vehicle travels in a straight line.
Faster cars and complex tyres have increased the necessity for modern computer driven alignment machines. It is difficult to determine exactly when 4-wheel alignment became popular, as the concept of aligning the wheels of a vehicle has likely been around for as long as vehicles have existed.
However, the development of modern techniques for measuring and adjusting wheel alignment is a result of the evolution of the automotive industry over the past century.
Over time, various methods and tools have been developed to measure and adjust wheel alignment, including mechanical gauges, laser alignment systems, and computerized alignment systems. These tools allow mechanics to precisely measure the alignment of a vehicle’s wheels and make adjustments to correct any misalignment. Today, 4-wheel alignment is a standard part of vehicle maintenance and is performed by mechanics and technicians at auto repair shops and dealership service centers.
Will save you money?
Of course, you are also running a great risk by driving your car with misaligned tyres. Front end alignment does not take more than twenty minutes to accomplish. Hence, with a Hofmann computerised wheel wheel-alignment-check service. Because, it is more accurate. Measuring the precise alignment of all four wheels. Subsequently, this is much better than our old manual wheel alignment gauges.
The basic front end alignment cost is cheap, costing £34.90 for both wheels. A four wheel alignment price depends on the model and difficulty of the job in hand! Including, depending on whether or not your steering parts are seized up or not?. On top of the alignment cost. You can also include wheel balancing service. For an additional fee of around £10 a wheel. Naturally, it is important to have the wheels of your car aligned.
Another and more costly affect of having a car with misaligned wheels is your premature tyre wear. Because, if you continue running your car with misaligned wheels. Then your tyres will wear prematurely. Also the tyres will be worn out faster than the normal rate. The moment you notice a slight veering of the steering wheel either to the left or to the right. So you know your car needs front wheel alignment immediately.
Finally wheel alignment is more important than ever, cars are now fitted with large expensive tyres which can be prematurely damaged.
Wheel Alignment Problems, is your car pulling to the left or right?
The words wheel alignment will be heard thousands of times a year by any member of the motoring fraternity. One of the most common first signs that your wheel alignment is out, will be that your steering wheel will be out of line and not feel to in a straight line, hence when you are cruising along your car feels to be pulling to one side or the other.
If you should happen notice that your vehicle pulls significantly . Either, to the left or right . Especially, when you are driving along in your car . On a straight, flat road. hence with not much wind about. Then you will probably having Alignment Problems. Another bad sign is when you notice that your tyres are wearing off. Especially at the edges of the tread area. Then this means that your alignment will need adjusting . Of course,, to correct your Alignment Problems . As a result, you should take your car to a local tyre dealeror a good garage. Especially, in your local area to have its wheel alignment checked. of course, this is an easy job for your tyre guy to perform. Especially. if your vehicle’s wheels are not properly aligned. Therefore, it will cause abnormal and premature wearing of your tyres.
When this happens it is best to take to your car it into the local Service centreor Tyre shop, to have your (wheel alignment or sometimes known as tracking) adjusted.
This can usually be done while you wait or when you have new tyres fitted. Incidentally, we now have a brand new 4 wheel alignment centre installed. Of course we are now able to offer a much better alignment service. Because of this we are able to offer a much more “four wheel” alignment service. Of course we can also keep down the price of the regular front wheel alignment service. So, having your alignment carried out on a modern alignment centre that operates by laser beams. Should only be charged between £30 and £40 for the job doing. Of course, the more expensive machines can also give you a print out to keep after the work is done.
Wheel Alignment Problems
Some cars require a 4 wheel alignment, but you will find this out by asking you Auto centre to check this out in the cars manual or their Autodata computer data-base…
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If you are going to have a new set of tyres fitted. Then it will pay you to have the four wheel alignment checked. Of course, if it is out then adjusted to the correct settings. Ensuring that you your new tyres will have the best start possible. What I mean is that when your steering geometry is set correctly. Then your car will perform to its maximum, and the steering will feel correct and
the steering wheel will be straight.
We all know the feeling when the car steering wheel is off centre and when you try to straighten the wheel the car veers to the left or right, not very comfortable at all, this what wheel alignment equipment does for you, it will correct that and the car will steer and drive perfectly. There are many types of alignment machines on the market place and in my opinion they all do the same job, they correct your cars alignment. The one featured in this article from the back of a van, will do just the same job as an all whistling £20000 machine that sits on its own car lift and gives you a computer printout at the end it. They all do the same final job and read the state of your cars Wheel Alignment Halifax
Four Wheel Alignment Adjusted
W.heel alignment will affect the amount of wear that your tyres have to withstand. The alignment settings on most cars is designed to minim wear and tear and keep a high level of driver and passenger control and comfort.y carrying out the correct four wheel alignment you will reduce wear on the tread rubber of your tyres, this will give you a comfortable increase in their life and performance, the correct alignment will also improve your cars fuel economy. It will also keep high standards for the cars handling and driving safety by minimizing your cars steering and stability problems.
Misalignment can be caused by hitting a kerb or driving over a pothole, it can also be thrown out in more severe cases like a collision or other forms of accidents, which could easily knock your cars suspension out of alignment. Misalignment can usually happen as your cars suspension and steering parts wear out or when they are replaced. When your cars wheel alignment is incorrect, then rapid tyre wear will happen especially on either of the tyres edges, where the tread and the sidewall meet each other, and vehicles handling will be badly affected. It is usually the case that you will have to replace your damaged tyres sooner than expected.
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