Three good reasons to regularly check wheel alignment
- May 29, 2023
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Collapse is a simple and frankly not the most expensive operation, however, on which a lot depends: here it is about handling, handling and general road safety. However,
Collapse is a simple and frankly not the most expensive operation, however, on which a lot depends: here it is about handling, handling and general road safety. However, for a Russian, these are all just words. You can be patient – it’s three “thousands” of rubles, money! But in no case is it worth saving on the procedure. And why, explains the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
For years they tried to stretch European values to the Russian driver: ecology, cost savings, safety. It worked so successfully that, under the general sauce of rejection (half have a belt behind the back of the chair, the other is cushioned), we even forgot about the necessary operations. The eye is, as it were, blurry. But in a series of useless and frankly stupid advice, sometimes something very important and worthwhile slipped through. Certainly for our long-suffering roads and directions: we’re talking about checking and adjusting the alignment.
Potholes and joints, speed bumps in asphalt and potholes do not go together with low profile tires and huge rims. From time to time there is such a “raisin” that even SUVs suffer. You don’t have to go far from Moscow. Sharp and strong blows go directly to the suspension, and only after that they are “translated” to the body, which causes the anger of all the inhabitants of the cabin. As a result, the first thing that happens is the wheel alignment angles, which, in fact, must be put on the stand with the master.
And now – without European values - let’s define the real reason for the need for this process. Even as many as three.
Crooked wheels mean increased tire wear. More precisely, the tires will last a season with regular use of the car. Fifteen thousand kilometers is enough to completely roll the “lap” to the holes. Given current prices, this is too much even for owners of budget cars with small and affordable radii. Those who are rich in chic low-profile tires, each costing 20,000-30,000 rubles, simply cannot afford such luxury.
The second important “outcome” is wheel bearings. Even on the Zhigul, God forbid for many years, their replacement parts and labor exceeds 5,000 rubles per axle. For a foreign car – at least a “ten”. And if the manufacturer has decided that the bearings will be “renewed” only as a whole, along with the hub … In a word, wheel alignment is cheaper. factor of.
The third point is fuel consumption. Lowered suspension settings guarantee a minimum “plus liter” for every hundred. A thousand kilometers – 500 rubles from above. Six thousand—the collapse of the parable paid off. Ten thousand – profit made. I will be tactfully silent that the vast majority of SUVs also require constant lubrication of the shear bolts so that they do not stick. Safety, handling and the ability to go faster are a net bonus, a pleasant aftertaste, so to speak.
And by the way, it’s also better to fasten the seat belt properly – the airbag is very unpredictable: it can “fly” to any part of the body dangling in the seat.
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
For years they tried to stretch European values to the Russian driver: ecology, cost savings, safety. It worked so successfully that under the general sauce of rejection (half are belted behind the back of the chair, the other cushioned) we even forgot about the necessary operations. The eye is, as it were, blurry. But in a series of useless and frankly stupid advice, sometimes something very important and worthwhile slipped through. Certainly for our long-suffering roads and directions: we’re talking about checking and adjusting the alignment.
Potholes and joints, speed bumps in asphalt and potholes do not go together with low profile tires and huge rims. From time to time there is such a “raisin” that even SUVs suffer. You don’t have to go far from Moscow. Sharp and strong blows go directly to the suspension, and only after that they are “translated” to the body, which causes the anger of all the inhabitants of the cabin. As a result, the first thing that happens is the wheel alignment angles, which, in fact, must be put on the stand with the master.
And now – without European values - let’s define the real reason for the need for this process. Even as many as three.
Crooked wheels mean increased tire wear. More precisely, the tires will last a season with regular use of the car. Fifteen thousand kilometers is enough to completely roll the “lap” to the holes. Given current prices, this is too much even for owners of budget cars with small and affordable radii. Those who are rich in chic low-profile tires, each costing 20,000-30,000 rubles, simply cannot afford such luxury.
The second important “outcome” is wheel bearings. Even on the Zhigul, God forbid for many years, their replacement parts and labor exceeds 5,000 rubles per axle. For a foreign car – at least a “ten”. And if the manufacturer has decided that the bearings will be “renewed” only as a whole, along with the hub … In a word, wheel alignment is cheaper. factor of.
The third point is fuel consumption. Lowered suspension settings guarantee a minimum “plus liter” for every hundred. A thousand kilometers – 500 rubles from above. Six thousand—the collapse of the parable paid off. Ten thousand – profit made. I will be tactfully silent that the vast majority of SUVs also require constant lubrication of the shear bolts so that they do not stick. Safety, handling and the ability to go faster are a net bonus, a pleasant aftertaste, so to speak.
And by the way, it’s also better to fasten the seat belt properly – the airbag is very unpredictable: it can “fly” to any part of the body dangling in the seat.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
