Custom Car Alignments: Unlock Faster Track Times With TIRECRAFT

Looking to unlock faster track times and satisfy your need for speed with enhanced oversteer? You need a custom car alignment, and your local TIRECRAFT can help.

Read on to learn the details of our track-focused custom car alignments, and find out whether this specialty service is right for you, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to get a free quote on fine-tuning.

What Is A Custom Car Alignment?

Broadly speaking, a custom car alignment involves setting the toe and camber to the driver’s specifications in order to fine-tune performance.

When tailored to the driver’s unique vehicle, track, and preferences, custom car alignments provide:

• Enhanced performance, shaving seconds off track times with better responsiveness and high-speed cornering capabilities.
• Reduced rolling resistance, saving drivers money at the pumps with every revolution.
• Reduced tire wear, slowing treadwear and delaying the need for costly tire replacements.

Beyond this basic description, the details of a custom car alignment depend on you—it is customized, after all!

For example:

• For most daily drivers, “stock” car alignments will be sufficient, running close to zero camber to reduce the risks of fishtailing or “drifting.”
• Vehicles that split their time between the street and the track will do well with -1 to -1.5 degrees of camber, although the exact specifications will depend on your track and weather conditions.
• High horsepower cars do well with positive rear toe to prevent excessive rotation under throttle while exiting corners, whereas lower horsepower cars do well with zero toe in the rear to reduce drag on traits.

Of course, beyond these general recommendations, you will also need to factor in your unique track and weather conditions. For example, you may not want excessive rotation on high-speed tracks replete with tight corners and walls.

As you can see, custom car alignments can be complicated, but not with a TIRECRAFT technician by your side! We begin every custom car alignment with a needs assessment to learn about your unique vehicle, track, racing goals, and tire type, making sure to factor in the weather forecast for upcoming race days, then use this information to perfect your specs.

Should I Invest In A Custom Car Alignment?

Unless you’ve got a big race day coming up, you probably won’t need a track-focused custom car alignment, at least not with oversteering as the ultimate goal. If most of your driving is done to-and-from work, and you don’t have any racing skills to speak of, stick to factory settings and shop recommendations—setting up your car for oversteering could be dangerous, making you more prone to spinning out.

But even if you don’t intend to take your car out on the track, make sure to invest in regular alignments, as these services drastically improve tread life and gas efficiency. Furthermore, all the best car alignments will be customized to some degree, factoring in your unique tire type and driving preferences. While a track-focused car alignment isn’t for everyone, custom car alignments are essential for vehicle upkeep.

Unlock Faster Track Times: Get A Custom Car Alignment At TIRECRAFT

With more than 300+ TIRECRAFT locations around the country, it has never been easier to fine-tune your vehicle for speedy track times, no matter where the competition takes place.

In addition to custom car alignments, our knowledgeable technicians offer:

• A comprehensive catalogue of high-performance track tires, parts, and accessories
• A one-stop shop for any vehicle repair or maintenance service
• Emergency roadside assistance if trouble strikes en route to the raceway
• Personalized advice and product recommendations for your unique vehicle, driving demands, and track type
• Customer rewards, exclusive in-store promotions, and one of Canada’s best warranties

To book a free consultation and get a free quote on a custom car alignment, use the Find a TIRECRAFT Tool on our website.

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