How often should "toe-in/toe-out" be performed?

Quite often, you can come across the question: "How important is it to do wheel alignment regularly, and do you need to do it at all if the car is used with low intensity?" If you answer briefly, then "yes", of course, it is important to do wheel alignment regularly, and how often we will tell you in today's article.

What is the adjustment of the wheel installation angles called "wheel alignment"?
The wheel assembly is connected to the car through a mass of levers and suspension elements. It is this connection that provides better handling and a more comfortable ride. If the wheel is installed at the wrong angle, it can lead not only to difficulties with handling, but also to a lot of other problems. Here are just a few of them:

• When driving straight, the car pulls to one side
• An uneven load is created on the car's suspension system
• Vibration may occur at speed when driving straight
• Handling deteriorates and braking distance increases.
• Fuel consumption increases
• Tires wear out more intensively and unevenly.

It becomes obvious that it is much cheaper and safer to do "wheel alignment" regularly. The question remains, how often should it be done? It is recommended to perform this procedure at least once a year. But there are some factors that require unscheduled adjustment of the wheel installation angles.

• After an accident
• After hitting a pothole, road or other obstacle
• After hitting a curb
• After replacing suspension parts
• After installing new tires or wheels

It's worth noting that roads are getting better over time, but there are still many broken roads. That's why everything depends on the intensity of the car's operation and the roads it drives on. If you feel that with a straight steering wheel, the car deviates to the side, don't delay, you should have the "wheel alignment" diagnosed as soon as possible. Otherwise, you risk at least uneven tire wear, and at most, the risk of getting into an accident.