Wheel Alignments

Does Your Car Need An Alignment?

Yes. The alignment should be checked on all vehicles when new tires are installed. We recommend that motorists who live in areas with four seasons and pot hole riddled roads, like Wisconsin, schedule an annual alignment check every year.

If you don't get your misalignment fixed, it will cost you more money over time. The decreased mileage is a result of increased tire wear or uneven wear.

​The Hunter Alignment System is used to realign your tires at Van Zeeland's Auto Care Centers. This system is state-of-the-art, making alignment corrections fast and accurate, so you spend less time waiting.

My Steering Wheel is Straight & My Car Doesn't Pull to the Side:
​Do I Still Need an Alignment Check?

Your tires not being aligned is something you might not always notice. Although a crooked steering wheel or a car that pulls noticeably to one side are indicators of alignment problems, these signs don't always need to be present. If the alignment is out, how can the car track straight? A crooked wheel is not a traditional problem when both the left and right side of the car are out of alignment by similar amounts. However, your tires will still wear at a faster rate, as will your suspension parts. It's recommended that you regularly ask for an alignment check, especially when installing new tires.

Alignment Benefits

There are several benefits to correcting alignment issues, including:

Longer tire life: The purpose of a wheel alignment is to adjust your vehicle's suspension - the angles that determine how your tires are positioned and pointed. The longest life for tires is achieved when they are aligned so that there is no scrubbing against the road or pulling from the other tires. This can happen from hitting a pothole hard or from suspension parts wearing out over time. What if one tire was slightly pointed to the left while the others were pointing straight ahead? Your tires cost you a lot of money. You should make sure you're getting the mileage you expect.

Safer vehicle stability and handling: Misalignment causes handling problems. If you find yourself fighting to stay straight in your lane, then you need an alignment check.

Improved fuel efficiency: Fuel economy is improved when your tires are properly inflated. If your tires are out of alignment, they will drag. Decreased fuel efficiency is the result. Your tires and your wallet will both benefit from a simple wheel alignment.

Less suspension wear: Suspension systems are stressed more when they are misaligned. Your suspension parts also take a hit in the longevity department, while rapid tire wear is what you're likely to notice first. To keep your vehicle aligned and avoid problems down the road, you'll want the longest life out of your vehicle.
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Your alignment should be checked yearly, as the conditions of our roads deteriorate from the changing climate and seasons.