How often should a car get a wheel alignment?
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Generally speaking, for a car driving under normal conditions, it is recommended to perform a wheel alignment every 20,000 kilometers. If the car has not reached 20,000 kilometers but shows signs of irregular tire wear or uneven tire wear, a wheel alignment should be done as soon as possible. The following are the parameters that need to be adjusted during a wheel alignment: 1. Caster angle. Function: Straight-line stability and steering return. 2. Kingpin inclination. Function: Stability and steering return. 3. Camber angle (negative camber). Function: Increases tire contact area and offsets adverse effects. 4. Toe angle (toe-out). Function: Counteracts the negative effects caused by camber (or negative camber).