HUNTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT
With hunter wheel alignment its as simple as 1 2 3.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AT KMC PRO WHEEL
Here at KMC Pro Wheel, we offer only the very best when it comes to wheel alignment.
KMC Pro Wheel is equipped with state-of-the-art Hunter Hawkeye wheel alignment equipment, guaranteeing the most precise and accurate alignment available when you visit us.
Unlike traditional tracking methods, which involve manually measuring and adjusting the position of the front wheels, the Hunter Hawkeye four-wheel alignment system uses a series of high-definition imaging sensors. These sensors measure 14 primary alignment angles on your vehicle, including:
Camber
Caster
Thrust line
Toe-in
Toe-out
The position and orientation of all four wheels are then compared against the manufacturer’s specifications for your vehicle. This ensures your alignment is set perfectly, giving you confidence and precision every time you drive away.
DO YOU NEED YOUR WHEELS ALIGNED ? WHAT ARE THE SIGNS?
Here at KMC Pro Wheel, we offer only the very best when it comes to wheel alignment.
KMC Pro Wheel is equipped with state-of-the-art Hunter Hawkeye wheel alignment equipment, guaranteeing the most precise and accurate alignment available when you visit us.
Unlike traditional tracking methods, which involve manually measuring and adjusting the position of the front wheels, the Hunter Hawkeye four-wheel alignment system uses a series of high-definition imaging sensors. These sensors measure 14 primary alignment angles on your vehicle, including:
Camber
Caster
Thrust line
Toe-in
Toe-out
The position and orientation of all four wheels are then compared against the manufacturer’s specifications for your vehicle. This ensures your alignment is set perfectly, giving you confidence and precision every time you drive away.
Vehicle pulls when driving straight
This sign is self-explanatory, but it’s easy to over-look. As the wheels become misaligned through natural wear or impact with a pothole, the car may start to pull to the left or the right. It’s easy to see when you’re driving on a straight road and you feel that, if you were to let go of the steering wheel, the car would go one way or the other. See our explanation on the Toe angle for more information on how a wheel alignment would help rectify this issue.
Excessive tyre wear
Tyres are one of the most important parts of a vehicle providing grip and stability to vehicles. They should wear evenly across the surface of the tyre. Uneven tyre wear is clearly visible and is a clear sign of a misalignment reducing the life of your tyre and increasing your fuel costs.
Excessive vibration in the steering wheel
Typically, this occurs when both wheels are pointing in or out. In this set up the wheels are working against each other causing a vibration in the steering wheel. As the wheels are ‘pushed’ along the road, they will place additional force on other areas of the car causing unnecessary wear. It’s best to get the cause of any unexpected vibration identified and fixed as quickly as possible.
Crooked steering wheel whilst driving straight
Your vehicle may drive in a straight line but still be misaligned. The error will show up somewhere and in this case, it’s the steering wheel. When correctly aligned, your wheels and steering wheel should point in the same direction. When you’re driving straight the steering should be central. If you notice your steering wheel isn’t straight, then it’s another sign you may have a wheel alignment problem
Tyre squeal when driving or cornering
In the movies if your tyres squeal it means you’re going fast, and probably being chased by someone! However, when you’re on the road ‘tyre squeal’ is a sign of misalignment. There are occasions when a small amount of squealing is expected (in a multi-story car park for example) but if you notice tyre squeal when driving or cornering normally, it may be time to get your alignment checked out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wheel alignment restores the correct settings for your vehicle. There are three main angles which should be properly aligned: the Camber, the Toe and the Caster. For more information on these and how they impact the stability, steering, tyre wear and fuel efficiency of your vehicle.
Wheel alignment restores the correct settings for your vehicle. There are three main angles which should be properly aligned: the Camber, the Toe and the Caster. For more information on these and how they impact the stability, steering, tyre wear and fuel efficiency of your vehicle.
We recommend getting your wheels checked at least once a year or every 10,000 miles, but it’s worth investigating if you’ve taken a knock from another vehicle or recently driven over a large pothole. These types of events can cause a misalignment quite quickly.
Here at KMC Pro Wheel Of Course ! We use alignment equipment from Hunter, the world’s leading manufacturer to ensure that the alignment is fast and accurate.
The wheel alignment check is often free of charge but the final cost will depend on the adjustments and work needed to get your vehicle back to how the manufacturer intended.
we can perform a comprehensive wheel alignment check ‘while you wait’ and most adjustments can be completed there and the