Wheel Alignment – Hitchin

Wheel alignment is all about the angles that the wheels are at in relation to the vehicle and the road. The wheels should be set in the position that the manufacturer recommends to ensure optimum performance.

There are a few signs to look out for such as the car pulling to one side, you might feel the steering wheel vibrate, and you might notice that your tyres are wearing unevenly or one tyre is much more uneven than the others.

If you haven’t noticed any of the warning signs then you’re probably ok to have your wheels checked annually and we’re happy to do this for you at Langley Garage.

Yes, you should always have the wheels aligned when you replace car tyres. If you fit new tyres but the wheels are not aligned, the new tyres will wear much quicker than if the wheels are positioned correctly.

There are several reasons that wheels get thrown out of alignment such as going over a pothole, hitting the kerb or going over a speed bump too fast. Of course, wheels also get out of alignment simply through wear and tear which is why we recommend having them checked annually.

It very much depends on the make and model of car that you drive. Come into Langley Garage, we can check your wheels and will give you a no-obligation quote if the wheels do require alignment.

Wheel alignment and wheel balancing are completely different.

Wheel alignment makes sure that the wheels are at the correct angles relative to each other so that your car goes where you point it, while wheel balancing ensures that the wheel’s own weight is consistent around its circumference so the car can drive smoothly. We correct unbalanced wheels by adding small weights to even out weight distribution. We provide both services here at Langley Garage, so do get in touch to find out more.