Important Questions About Wheel Alignment
Q. How
important is wheel alignment?
A. Think of it
this way. Research indicates that the average car is driven about 12,000
miles per year. A car with toe alignment just 0.34 degrees (Just 0.17
inches) out of specification has dragged its tires sideways for more than 68
miles by the end of the year!
Q. What are
the “symptoms” of a car that's out of alignment?
A. Have your
car checked if you notice:
- Excessive or uneven tire
wear.
- Steering wheel pulls to the
left or right.
- Feeling of looseness or
wandering.
- Steering wheel vibration or
shimmy.
- Steering wheel is not
centered when car is moving straight ahead.
Q. How
often should I have my car aligned?
A. Follow the
vehicle manufacturer's recommendation noted in your owner's manual. But, as
a general rule, have your vehicle's tires checked every 10,000 miles or at
least once a year.
Why Four Wheel Alignment?
Reduced Tire Wear
Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tire wear. Over the
years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tire life.
Better Gas Mileage
Gas mileage increases as rolling resistance decreases. Total alignment
sets all four wheel parallel which, along with proper inflation, minimizes
rolling resistance.
Improved Handling
Does your car pull to one side? Does the steering wheel vibrate? Do you
constantly have to move the steering wheel to keep your car traveling
straight ahead? Many handling problems can be corrected by total
alignment. With all the system components aligned properly, road shock is
more efficiently absorbed for a smoother ride.
Safer Driving
A suspension system inspection is part of our alignment procedure. This
allows us to spot worn parts before they cause costly problems.
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