Incorrect wheel alignment costs you money in tyre wear, fuel and handling — often without you even knowing. RHR Automotive provides precision wheel alignment and professional tyre fitting from our Poole workshop, serving drivers across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood and surrounding areas.
Wheel alignment — sometimes called tracking — refers to the precise geometric angles at which your tyres contact the road. When these angles are set correctly to the manufacturer's specification, your vehicle drives straight, handles predictably, and your tyres wear evenly across their full width.
Even minor deviations from the correct alignment angles cause real-world consequences. Toe-out misalignment causes both front tyres to scrub inward and outward with every rotation — dramatically accelerating inner or outer edge wear. Camber misalignment causes similar one-sided wear patterns. Thrust angle misalignment affects how the vehicle tracks straight and can create a persistent pull to one side.
At RHR Automotive we use computerised alignment equipment capable of measuring all four wheels simultaneously, giving us a complete picture of your vehicle's geometry. This four-wheel approach is essential on modern vehicles where rear axle alignment is equally adjustable and equally critical to achieving the correct result.
A vehicle with incorrect wheel alignment can wear through a set of tyres in a fraction of the expected mileage — costing hundreds of pounds in unnecessary replacements. Correct alignment also directly affects fuel consumption, braking distance, and how the vehicle responds in emergency situations. It is one of the highest-value maintenance tasks you can carry out.
Based in Poole, serving Bournemouth and the wider Dorset area. You deal directly with the mechanics working on your vehicle — no call centres, no middlemen.
We invest in professional-grade diagnostic tools to identify faults accurately, saving you time and unnecessary repair costs.
We'll explain exactly what needs doing and why before any work begins. No surprise invoices.
From city cars to light commercials, our workshop handles a wide range of vehicles from leading manufacturers.
The most common alignment issue. Incorrect toe-in or toe-out causes rapid tyre feathering and a persistent pull or drift when driving.
Negative or positive camber outside tolerance causes one-sided tyre wear and reduces the tyre's contact patch with the road surface.
Caster affects straight-line stability and steering return-to-centre. Common cause of a pulling sensation even with correct toe settings.
Rear axle misalignment causes a crab-walking effect. Visible as the rear of the vehicle sitting offset from the front when viewed from behind.
Incorrect tyre pressures cause accelerated wear patterns independent of alignment. We check pressures as part of every alignment inspection.
Alignment cannot be corrected properly if underlying steering or suspension wear is present. We inspect for worn components before aligning.
Based in Poole, we regularly work with customers from across the region.
Our team is ready to help. Contact us today or submit a request and we'll be in touch promptly.