What Everyone Should Know
About Wheel Alignment

On this vehicle, the front wheels are not aligned to the rear thrust line. This can happen from normal wear and stress, whether your vehicle has adjustable or non-adjustable rear suspension.

To steer straight ahead, you would have to steer the front wheels slightly to the right. A common result would be that the vehicle would "dog track" and possibly "pull" to the side.

Of course, the angles are exaggerated so you can more easily see the condition. But it takes only a small misalignment to create problems.

Why Four Wheel Alignment?

Reduced tyre Wear

Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tyre wear. Over the years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tyre life.

Better Fuel Mileage

Gas mileage increases as rolling resistance decreases. Total alignment sets all four wheel parallel which, along with proper inflation, minimizes rolling resistance.

Improved Handling

Does your car pull to one side? Does the steering wheel vibrate? Do you constantly have to move the steering wheel to keep your car traveling straight ahead? Many handling problems can be corrected by total alignment. With all the system components aligned properly, road shock is more efficiently absorbed for a smoother ride.

Safer Driving

A suspension system inspection is part of our alignment procedure. This allows us to spot worn parts before they cause costly problems.

Here's what we do:

For vehicles with non-adjustable rear suspensions

1. Angle readings are measured at all four wheels.

2. The steering is centered.

3. Front wheels are referenced to rear thrust line and set to specifications.

Result - All four wheels are parallel and the steering wheel is centred.

For vehicles with adjustable rear suspensions

1. Angle readings are measured at all four wheels.

2. Rear wheels are set to specification. (Rear thrust line corresponds to vehicle centerline.)

3. Steering wheel is centered.

4. Front wheels are referenced to the rear thrust line and set to specification.

Result: all four wheels are positioned straight ahead and parallel, and the steering wheel is centered.

Important Questions About Wheel Alignment

Q. How important is wheel alignment?

A. Think of it this way. Research indicates that the average car is driven about 12,000 miles per year. A car with toe alignment just 0.34 degrees (Just 0.17 inches) out of specification has dragged its tyres sideways for more than 68 miles by the end of the year!

Q. What are the "symptoms" of a car that's out of alignment?

A. Have your car checked if you notice:

… Excessive or uneven tyre wear.
… Steering wheel pulls to the left or right.
… Feeling of looseness or wandering.
… Steering wheel vibration or shimmy.
… Steering wheel is not centered when car is moving straight ahead.

Q. How often should I have my car aligned?

A. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation noted in your owner's manual. But, as a general rule, have your vehicle's tyres checked every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.

Four Digital Cameras Provide Continuous Alignment Measurements with No Moving Parts

Unique Design Speeds Alignment.....

That means Fast operation

1 Four high-resolution digital video cameras (one per target) continuously monitor targets at each wheel. Cameras are mounted up high, out of harm's way.

2 Hand-held LED Remote Indicator provides complete control while performing rolling compensation and making vehicle adjustments.

3 DSP600 Sensors provide high-speed screen updates.

4 Alignment targets require:
• No calibration • No electronics
• No cables • No batteries

5 DSP600 Sensors are used with existing alignment equipment using WinAlignÆ software

Self-Centering Wheel Adaptors

Ease of Use

• Sensors fasten easily and securely to adaptors, reducing chance of damage to sensor.

• Quick-Knob provides fast adjustment of the adaptor’s range, allowing it to fit various rim sizes.

• Adaptors unique design is able to accommodate a wide variety of wheel configurations and sizes. The operator will insert the rim studs into the appropriate slot according to the rim-size range needed.

Durability

• Lightweight, non-flexing adaptors are designed to provide rigidity and stability.

• Reinforced machined aluminum castings and hard-chromed support rods resist damage and corrosion.

Versatility

• Extended range fits 10 in. – 24.5 in. (254 mm to 622 mm) rims. Compatible for passenger car or heavy-duty truck use.

• Reversible adaptor rim studs provide adaptability for steel rims, over wheel cover mounting options and specialty rims with Run-Flat and Flange-Guard tyres.

High-Speed Rolling Compensation

Step 1... Aignment targetsare mounted

Step 2... Vehicle rolled back until on-screen indicators turn green

Step 3... Vehicle rolled forward and stopped on center of turnplate

Step 4... All front and rear camber and toe measurements are immediately displayed

LED Remote Indicator

The LED Remote Indicator allows the technician to easily perform rolling compensation when the console is out of view and provides complete control while making adjustments underneath or at the rear of the

vehicle.

Graphs & Printouts

You are supplied with a before and after printout confirming the adjuwstments made.