Tyre & Tech Ltd (No.5222390) Lounge Lizard Design © 2011  Welcome to Tyre & Tech Ltd Tyre and Chassis technology  Tyre & Tech Ltd offer a first class facility, for the supply and installation of tyres, wheel alignment, steering geometry, brakes, exhausts, wheels, wheel refurbishment and suspension. Tyre & Tech Ltd will provide the best technical expertise and experience to improve your car’s overall handling and performance concentrating on your wheel alignment, steering geometry and chassis dynamics. Tyre  & Tech Ltd : Provides a truly bespoke service from  Mini’s to Aston Martin’s or  Ferrari’s to Fiesta’s. New tyre fitting and wheel alignment for all makes and models. While irregular tyre wear is a good indication that it might be time to have your tyres replaced, did you know that it can also be a warning sign that your vehicle is experiencing steering, alignment or suspension problems? There are many components within the suspension system of your vehicle. If you are experiencing suspension problems, have your technician check the tyre alignment, bearings, bushings, strut rods, springs and/or control arms. Be sure to inspect all suspension components and repair all parts that are worn or damaged. Failure to do so may allow the problem to reoccur and cause premature failure of other suspension components Camber Caster Toe Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the wheel at the top from a true vehicle line and is measured in degrees. The purpose of this adjustment is to distribute the vehicle load closer to the point of road contact. This makes steering easier and helps prevent excessive tyre wear. Caster is a directional control angle measured in degrees and is the amount that the steering axis tilted from true vertical backward or forward. Caster affects turning ease, straight-line stability and steering wheel returnability. Toe is the difference between the front and rear of the corresponding tyres at spindle height. This is easier to understand when you compare your car's wheels to your own feet. When the fronts of the tires face in toward the car, this is called toe-in. When they face out from the car, this is called toe- out. Incorrect toe will increase tyre scrub and wear. The steering system on every car is very important and requires regular maintenance to keep it at an optimum standard. The steering rack on all motor vehicles is easily knocked out of alignment by all the speed humps and potholes in the road. When the wheel alignment becomes out of tolerance the tyres will wear unevenly on either edge of the side walls Warning signs of displaced geometry or alignment Steering wheel is off-set when the vehicle is travelling in a straight line The vehicle may pull to the left or right The front tyres will wear bald or show signs of uneven wear on either edge   If any of these faults above are present on your vehicle we strongly recommend you have your wheel alignment and steering geometry checked and adjusted if necessary. Wheel alignment and steering geometryshould be checked at least anually or if any trauma ocurrs to the car. Our highly trained technicians will be glad to advise you of the best solution for any steering geometry problems Tyre & Tech work closley with Blackboots and Wheels in Motion, thank you for your support. http://www.blackboots.co.uk If your vehicle is pulling to one side, make sure you first check your tire pressure. If your tire pressure is balanced, your steering problems could be due to any of the following: an uneven tyre rod length, incorrect toe, unequal camber or caster, or an incorrect center link/rack height. If you are experiencing excessive steering play or hard steering, have our technician check for loose or worn struts, strut mounts, shocks, springs and/or bushings. Wheel alignment is needed for proper handling and tyre wear. Proper wheel alignment keeps the wheels from scuffing, dragging or slipping. It also reduces fuel consumption and strain on steering and suspension parts, and improves steering ability. There are three alignment angles that affect your vehicle; camber, caster and toe. Steering  Suspension  Alignment  Steering Geometry