Ideally, the garage you choose should measure at least 12 angles. Not only will a corrected car or van prove much more pleasant to drive, free of any nasty vibration, wobbling, pulling or other symptoms, but it will be safer, too, with a much more stable ride. Grip from the vehicle's tyres will likely improve and there will be less chance of experiencing a tyre blow-out.
Correct wheel alignment also typically results in improved fuel consumption. A modern machine will allow a vehicle's four wheels to be measured simultaneously and both toe and camber adjustments made in conjunction with the manufacturer's data. Alloy wheel "rim" run-out compensation, meaning any errors in a wheel itself, needs to be taken into account and at least a dozen accurate readings taken by laser, so that camber, caster and toe can be minutely adjusted.
Repeatable, "live" readouts mean the mechanic will be able to precisely correct a vehicle's misalignment problem. Camber - If a wheel was perpendicularly upright at 90 degrees to the ground, it would have no camber at all. Create a free Team What is Teams? Learn more. Difference between tracking and wheel alignment, when to get which? Ask Question. Asked 2 years, 11 months ago. Active 2 years, 10 months ago.
Viewed times. Improve this question. James Wilson James Wilson 2, 11 11 gold badges 39 39 silver badges 72 72 bronze badges. Wheel alignment and Wheel Tracking are the same thing — user Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Although some use the term interchangeably they aren't the same thing - tracking is one element of the overall wheel alignment essentially the whether the "toe" angles for both wheels match The issue of whether the steering wheel is "straight" or not is separate -but-related.
Improve this answer. Wheel alignment is used to describe a more thorough check and adjustment of toe, camber and caster, best done on all four wheels. There is no point in checking or adjusting the wheel alignment until all steering and suspension parts are per cent OK. Get these items checked out - and then spend your money on a 4-wheel alignment at a reputable garage.
Tracking problem he said and also left tire had severe outer wear Mechanic who looked at it doesnt have the equipment hence im thinking taking it to the big boys. Click to expand As already said, get that 'wheel a bit lose' sorted before any tracking or wheel alignment. It could also be a potential MOT failure when that comes around. Did the mechanic point out to you exactly where the play in the wheel was? I would not trust this guy with a lawn mower!!!
I'm really worried about that play If it's visual then it's very wrong, please get it checked again. In addition this might help from my webby Tracking — 1 angle measured This is a linear measurement of the vehicles two front wheels, they are checked for alignment compared to one another in one horizontal plain only relative toe.
This single measurement method makes the large and foolish assumption that the wheel being measured is correct in all other plains camber, caster, KPI etc and makes no attempt to measure the rear wheels at all. Four wheel alignment — 2 angles measured This is again a simple linear measurement where the rear wheel alignment is simply assumed to be correct and the rear wheels are then used as a scale to centre the front steering rack, the front toe left and right is then individually adjusted.
This is mildly more useful but still highly floored as it makes a dangerous assumption regarding the rear wheels alignment to the actual chassis and again it completely ignores the many other important plains of geometry. Four wheel Laser alignment Exactly the same process as above! Primary Geometry — 8 angles measured This system will accurately locate the rear axle centreline allowing both the front and rear axle to be centred, in addition front and rear wheel cambers will be measured.
Whilst this system is acceptable we still consider it rather basic. These systems are very powerful but are also complicated to both use and to understand. Unfortunately all too often these systems are operated by technicians who do not fully understand the relevance of many of the measured angles and so the system can be totally wasted in the wrong hands. Be aware of the differences in the systems and make sure that the service you are paying for next time is actually capable of giving you results!
Last edited: Apr 3, Also front wheel bearings may need to be adjusted tightened a bit. You must log in or register to reply here.
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