Wheel alignment — the precise angles at which your tyres contact the road — is knocked out of specification every time a Cardiff vehicle hits a pothole, mounts a kerb or suffers any significant suspension or steering impact. Once misaligned, tyres scrub against the road at a slight angle, wearing down the inner or outer edge of the tread far faster than normal. A car with poor wheel alignment can destroy a new set of tyres in as few as 10,000 miles instead of the expected 25,000 to 35,000.
The tell-tale signs of misalignment in Cardiff are a car that pulls consistently to one side on a straight flat road, a steering wheel that sits off-centre when driving straight, and a clear inner or outer edge wear pattern on one or more tyres. Uneven tyre wear is one of the most reliable indicators that alignment work is needed. If you notice any of these signs, have your alignment checked before investing in new tyres — otherwise you will simply wear the new ones out prematurely as well.
Whilst Royal Mobile Tyres Cardiff is a mobile tyre fitting specialist rather than a full alignment garage, we always inspect tyre wear patterns during any service visit and advise customers when we see evidence of alignment issues. We will never fit new tyres without mentioning if the car appears to have alignment problems. For wheel alignment work in Cardiff, we recommend using a local garage with four-wheel alignment equipment alongside our mobile tyre fitting service.