Wheel Alignment | sometimes referred to as breaking or tracking, is part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of wheels so that they are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground. The purpose of these adjustments is to reduce tire wear.
Also ensuring that the vehicle drive is straight and true.
Alignment angles can also be altered beyond the maker's specifications to obtain a specific handling characteristic.
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