After Changing Tires or Aligning Wheels

    Your vehicle’s ADAS systems are calibrated based on the specific size and alignment of your tires and wheels. When you change these variables, the sensors that control systems like Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and even your Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) might not function as they should. For example, if you upgrade to larger tires or get a wheel alignment after hitting a curb, the angles and distances that your sensors monitor will change.

    Let’s say you’ve just had a wheel alignment after noticing that your car was pulling to one side. If your ADAS isn’t recalibrated afterward, your Lane Keeping Assist might try to correct for a drift that no longer exists, or your Adaptive Cruise Control might miscalculate the distance to the car in front of you, leading to abrupt braking or acceleration. Even something as simple as a change in tire pressure can affect how these systems interpret the road and surrounding vehicles.

    By recalibrating your ADAS after any significant changes to your tires or wheels, you ensure that your vehicle’s safety features are accurately responding to your current driving setup, keeping you safe on the road.