Mike Skoropad, Owner of tire technicians and retailers United Tires.
Performing a wheel alignment, yourself involves two steps. First, you need to measure the degree of misalignment that you currently have, and then you need to readjust your axle and tires to fix the misalignment issue.
The DIY measuring of wheel misalignment is done via the “string test.”
To do this, you need:
To realign wheels once you know the misalignment you need:
Mechanics have more precise tools for measuring wheel misalignment than the string test. Therefore, the wheels will be more precisely aligned than if you do it yourself. Although this increased precision may not make a huge difference in terms of safety, it can make a slight difference in terms of steering performance.
If you’re going to work on a DIY car wheel alignment project, what you need are:
If you’re going to see a professional mechanic for wheel alignment, here are some advantages you can enjoy:
A DIY car wheel alignment requires three tools: an angle iron and two tape measures. However, a few other tools make DIY alignments more efficient.
These tools include:
Buying these tools will cost about $100, which is more than the average cost of $50 for a professional car wheel alignment. However, you should align your car wheels every two to three years, meaning doing a DIY wheel alignment will save you money over time.
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