Wheel Alignment Precision for Porsche Vehicles

However, the wheels of all cars gradually become misaligned over time, which reduces the quality of handling. You can combat this deterioration in performance with routine wheel alignment at your local Porsche Center. 

Wheel Alignment Precision for Porsche Vehicles

What Causes Wheel Misalignment?

The most common cause of misaligned wheels is an accumulation of bumps against curbs, potholes, and parking stanchions. Each individual knock might have only a tiny effect, but every millimeter makes a difference with a vehicle as finely tuned as a Porsche. 

Various other factors can cause the wheels to come slightly out of position on the camber, caster, or tow angles, including ordinary wear and tear in the suspension, uneven tire wear, and improper tire pressure. Needless to say, a collision of any magnitude will usually have a noticeable impact on the suspension, steering, and wheels. 

How Misaligned Wheels Harm Your Steering

With one or two wheels awkwardly angled, your car may begin to drift to one side, a significant hazard when driving at speed. The steering wheel can become crooked and off-center, requiring constant pressure to lead the car straight. With misaligned wheels, you’ll generally feel more vibrations and become less confident in your car’s handling. 

Misalignment Shortens Tire and Vehicle Longevity

Tires suffer greatly from misaligned wheels, wearing down more quickly and also unevenly. You may start to hear your tires squealing loudly when you corner. Your tire traction will diminish, raising the risk of skids. 

Misalignment also puts excessive strain on parts throughout the suspension. The wheel axles, differentials, steering system, and brakes may all wear down more quickly, leading to additional repair jobs and shortening the overall lifespan of your car. 

How the Professionals Realign Your Wheels

Realignment of Porsche wheels requires a highly sophisticated alignment machine. This machine allows the technician to make small adjustments to the camber, caster, and toe angles of each wheel, guided by real-time computer readouts, until all four wheels are perfectly parallel once more. 

How Often To Visit Your Porsche Center for Realignment

It’s generally recommended to have the alignment of your wheels checked twice a year. Also, if your steering or tires are wearing down rapidly, have your alignment inspected. Unless you typically drive along rough roads with excessive potholes, you’re unlikely to need your wheels realigned more than once every year or two. 

Visit Porsche Chantilly in Chantilly, VA, today to have your wheels promptly realigned by experienced professionals. We’re a local full-service workshop providing a one-stop shop for all Porsche purchasing, financing, and servicing needs.