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Digital Camera Specialist Wheel Alignment
HUNTER DSP 400 digital camera wheel alignment and vehicle inspection system.
A 4 wheel camera 3D imaging system in which measurements are taken continuously by the high resolution cameras, located in the sensor frame, to targets positioned on each wheel.
The cameras measure the target position and orientation, providing the technician with constant accurate data.
Why Four Wheel Alignment ?
Reduced Tyre Wear
Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tyre wear. Over the years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tyre life.
Better Fuel Mileage
Fuel mileage increases as rolling resistance decreases. Total alignment sets all four wheel parallel which, along with proper inflation, minimizes rolling resistance.
Improved Handling
Does your car pull to one side? Does the steering wheel vibrate? Do you constantly have to move the steering wheel to keep your car traveling straight ahead? Many handling problems can be corrected by total alignment. With all the system components aligned properly, road shock is more efficiently absorbed for a smoother ride.
Safer Driving
A suspension system inspection is part of our alignment procedure. This allows us to spot worn parts before they cause costly problems.
What Everyone Should Know About Wheel Alignment
On this vehicle, the front wheels are not aligned to the rear thrust line. This can happen from normal wear and stress, whether your vehicle has adjustable or non-adjustable rear suspension.
To steer straight ahead, you would have to steer the front wheels slightly to the right.
A common result would be that the vehicle would "dog track" and possibly "pull" to the side.
Of course, the angles are exaggerated so you can more easily see the condition. But it takes only a small misalignment to create problems.
Here's What We Do
For vehicles with non-adjustable rear suspensions
- Angle readings are measured at all four wheels.
- The steering wheel is centred.
- Front wheels are referenced to rear thrust line and set to specifications.
Result: All four wheels are parallel and the steering wheel is centred.
For vehicles with adjustable rear suspensions
- Angle readings are made at all four wheels.
- Rear wheels are set to specification. (Rear thrust line corresponds to vehicle centerline)
- Steering wheel is centred.
- Front wheels are referenced to rear thrust line and set to specifications.
Result: All four wheels are parallel and the steering wheel is centred.
Important Questions About Wheel Alignment
Q. How important is wheel alignment?
A. Think of it this way. Research indicates that the average car is driven about 12,000 miles per year. A car with toe alignment just 0.34 degrees (Just 0.17 inches) out of specification has dragged its tyres sideways for more than 68 miles by the end of the year!
Q. What are the "symptoms" of a car that's out of alignment?
A. Have your car checked if you notice:
- Excessive or uneven tire wear.
- Steering wheel pulls to the left or right.
- Feeling of looseness or wandering.
- Steering wheel vibration or shimmy.
- Steering wheel is not centred when car is moving straight ahead.
Q. How often should I have my car aligned?
A. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation noted in your owner's manual. But, as a general rule, have your vehicle's tyres checked every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.