Angle Slam

Mounted on each wheel, these...        read full caption Mounted on each wheel, these crazy honeycomb sensors send a reading back to

this board. The board...        read full caption this board. The board then lets the computer read how off or on your alignment is.

All the readouts come out...        read full caption All the readouts come out on the monitor, and the guys at Savas know exactly what needs to be done to correct any alignment problems. In this case, the camber on the right rear wheel is the major problem

After some minor corrections,...        read full caption After some minor corrections, the problem is solved. A slightly negative camber is left on the wheel to increase handling.

Tires are expensive, especially when it comes to the big 18-inchers. Generally, the bigger and wider the tire is, the better handling you can achieve from the car. Unfortunately, when people lower their cars, they don’t think about alignment, which also plays a big role in handling. Even worse, when the alignment isn’t set right, your tires will wear out very quickly. If you have deep pockets and want to shell out a few hundred bucks every couple of months for new tires, that’s cool. But we’re poor and can’t afford to do that.

There are a few ingredients that make up the whole alignment buffet. By knowing the effect each one has on your car, you’ll know what you’re paying for when you have your alignment done.