How often should four-wheel alignment be done?
Let me start with the conclusion:
Four-wheel alignment does not need to be done frequently. It is generally recommended to check it every 1-2 years or about 20,000 kilometers. But if you find that the car is running off the track, the steering wheel is not straight, or the tires are unevenly worn, you need to do a four-wheel alignment as soon as possible.
What is four-wheel alignment? Simply put, four-wheel alignment is to adjust the angles of the four wheels of the vehicle so that they maintain the correct geometric position when driving. This adjustment can ensure that the vehicle maintains a straight line when driving, avoid tire wear, and improve driving stability and safety.
If there is a problem with the four-wheel alignment, common manifestations are car deviation, uneven tire wear, and misaligned steering wheel. If these problems are ignored, not only will the tire life be shortened over a long period of time, but the vehicle's handling will also deteriorate, and even increase the risk of accidents.
When do you need to do a four-wheel alignment?
1. Vehicle deviation: If you are driving on a flat road and find that the car always unconsciously deviates to the left or right, it may be that the wheel alignment is inaccurate
2. Steering wheel is not straight: When driving, the steering wheel is straight, but the car cannot keep driving in a straight line. In this case, it is also necessary to check the four-wheel alignment.
3. Uneven tire wear: If the tire wear is found to be uneven, such as one side is severely worn, it may be that there is a problem with the wheel angle.
4. There has been a collision or accident: When the vehicle hits the curb or has experienced a collision accident, the wheel angle may change. At this time, it is necessary to check the four-wheel alignment.
5. Replacement of chassis parts: If the steering system, suspension system and other parts have been replaced, it is best to do a four-wheel alignment to ensure that the wheel angle is normal.
If there is no obvious problem with the car, SHARGGE recommends checking the four-wheel alignment every 1-2 years or every 20,000 kilometers. This is a more reasonable cycle, which can effectively prevent problems such as uneven tire wear and vehicle deviation.
Of course, if the road you usually drive on is bumpy, or you often go on the curb, you may need to check the four-wheel alignment more frequently. In addition, if the vehicle has obvious symptoms such as deviation from the correct direction or misalignment of the steering wheel, SHARGGE recommends that you have it checked immediately rather than waiting until the next maintenance.
