In short
Wheel alignment (toe) is the alignment of the wheels with the direction of travel: if it is wrong, the car tends to pull to one side, the steering wheel is not straight and the tyres wear unevenly. It is useful after hitting a kerb, with vibrations or abnormal wear, and when fitting new tyres; with us it is often combined with the tyre change.
Alignment and balancing are not the same thing
| Alignment | Balancing | |
|---|---|---|
| What it adjusts | The angle of the wheels relative to the direction of travel | The distribution of weight around the wheel |
| Typical symptom | Car pulling to one side, crooked steering wheel, wear on the edge | Vibrations in the steering wheel or seat at certain speeds |
| When | After impacts, with uneven wear, with new tyres | At every tyre fitting |
Signs that your alignment needs checking
- The car pulls to the right or to the left on a flat road.
- The steering wheel is not straight when you drive straight.
- The tyres wear more on one edge (inner or outer).
- You have hit a kerb, a deep pothole or knocked the wheels.
- You have changed tyres: it is the right moment to check.
How we work
During the tyre change we tell you straight away if alignment is needed too; when possible we do it in the same appointment, so you don't have to come back. To request it, just use the online quote or send a WhatsApp message with the make and model of your car.
Frequently asked questions
How often should alignment be checked?
There is no fixed interval: it should be checked after impacts, when you notice uneven wear or pulling to one side, and it is a good idea when fitting new tyres.
Is alignment done together with the tyre change?
Often yes: we combine it with the tyre change in the same appointment, so you don't have to come back.
What is the difference from balancing?
Alignment adjusts the angle of the wheels and affects steering and wear; balancing evens out the weight of the wheel and affects vibrations. They are two different jobs.
Updated on October 5, 2026 by Pneumatici SuperStore, Via Enrico Cosenz 63/1, Milano.