It doesn’t take much to knock a vehicle out of alignment: potholes, curbs and even regular wear and tear can take a toll on your vehicle’s suspension system and steering components. And once that happens, everything—your tires, your vehicle and your hands on the steering wheel—will soon feel it.
Vehicle alignment plays a critical role in the performance of your vehicle, and here are the three biggest ways:
- Tire life and savings. When your vehicle’s suspension system is out of alignment, it’s probably going to lead to uneven tire wear, and that means a shorter life expectancy for your tires. With regular alignment, however, your tires will last longer and save you money.
- When your wheels aren’t aligned, it can cause your vehicle to pull right or left, undermining your control and handling.
- Aligned wheels are much safer to drive on, and they also make driving much easier and enjoyable.
How can you tell if your tires need aligning?
- Your vehicle will pull to one side.
- Your front end is shimmying after hitting a bump.
- Your steering wheel will no longer line up straight.
- Your front tires will show signs of uneven wear.
If you’re experiencing any of these signs, you need a vehicle alignment performed by certified technicians. Proper alignments require sophisticated equipment to abide by the manufacturers’ preferred specifications and provide an exact wheel alignment.
