Why Does a Car Need Wheel Alignment?

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Christina
07/29/25 3:48pm
The reasons for performing wheel alignment on a car include: 1. Wheel alignment is directly related to the stability of the chassis. Any abnormalities can affect the overall safety index of the vehicle; 2. Wheel alignment helps reduce wear and tear on tires, steering mechanisms, and suspensions, thereby extending their service life; 3. Performing wheel alignment can also enhance driving stability and improve road safety; 5. Wheel alignment can help reduce fuel consumption. Situations where a car requires wheel alignment include: 1. After replacing new tires or following collision damage repairs; 2. Uneven wear on the front or rear tires on one side; 3. The steering wheel feels too heavy or floats and shakes while driving; 4. The car pulls to the left or right when driving straight.
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