What are the disadvantages of wheel alignment for a car?
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There are no negative effects; on the contrary, wheel alignment is very necessary for a car. Here is some information about wheel alignment: 1. Introduction: Wheel alignment involves adjusting the suspension parameters of a car. 2. Consequences of failure: If the wheels show signs of pulling to one side, a wheel alignment is needed. Otherwise, turning while driving will be hindered, posing a significant safety hazard. 3. Methods of determination: The first method is to drive on a relatively straight road with the steering wheel centered. If the vehicle pulls to one side, it indicates the need for a wheel alignment. The second method is to check if the wear on all four tires is even. Especially for the front tires, if one side is significantly more worn than the other, a wheel alignment is required.
I recently had a wheel alignment done on my car, thinking it would extend tire life, but it ended up costing me money and causing more trouble. The operator at that small repair shop wasn't skilled enough and set the alignment parameters too far to the left. After just a month of driving, I noticed the left front tire was wearing out much faster than the right one, and the steering wheel was slightly off-center during driving. Upon inspection, I found that the suspension system had also been subjected to extra load, causing uneven spring pressure. This cost me over 600 yuan more for new tires and suspension adjustments, plus several hours wasted on two repair visits. So now I only recommend getting an alignment when the car has obvious pulling issues or when new tires are installed. Unnecessary alignments not only waste money but can also lead to chain reactions that affect the car's overall stability. Simply put, alignments are good in themselves, but excessive or incorrect operations are definitely more harmful than beneficial.
