Wheel Alignment

How important is wheel alignment?

Consider this: According to research, the typical car travels around 12,000 miles a year. By the end of the year, a car with a toe angle adjustment error of 0.34 degrees (just 0.17 inches) will have dragged the tires sideways for more than 68 miles!

What signs indicate that a vehicle’s alignment is off?

If you observe anything like this:

Tire wear that is excessive or uneven
The car swerves left or right
An uneasy or wandering sensation
Shake or tremor in the steering wheel
The steering wheel is not perfectly aligned when the car is traveling straight ahead.

How frequently should my car be aligned?

Observe the advice given by the manufacturer of your vehicle as specified in your owner’s handbook. Generally speaking, you should have your wheels aligned every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.

Considering Total Alignment:

Reduced Tire Wear: Premature tire wear is often due to improper alignment. A vehicle with appropriate alignment can extend tire life by thousands of miles over time. Due to poor wear, most tires need to be replaced early.
Better Gas Mileage: As rolling resistance decreases, gas mileage rises. When all four wheels are parallel and properly inflated, Total Alignment reduces rolling resistance.
Improved Handling: Your car does it pull to one side? Do you have to turn the wheel to keep your automobile going straight all the time? Total Alignment service can solve many handling issues. When all of the car's parts are properly aligned, road shock is absorbed more effectively for a smoother ride.
Safer Driving: The alignment process includes a check of the suspension system. This enables worn parts to be found before they result in expensive issues.