Wheel Alignment

The position of the wheels relative to your car is wheel alignment. The wheels point in the right direction when they are properly aligned. If the wheels are not properly aligned, they will resist your steering commands and will also interfere with each other. The alignment of your car also affects the gas mileage and tire wear. If your tires are pointing in different directions, they are not working together efficiently and can cause tread wear. Today's cars have computerized alignment equipment that measures all alignment angles. This includes both adjustable and non-adjustable angles. The suspension component will need to be repaired or replaced if the angles are not adjustable.​

Benefits

Reduced tire wear, better gas mileage, and safer driving conditions are promoted by a wheel alignment, keeping your vehicle running safely and efficiently. If your wheels are out of alignment, it will cause your tires to wear down unevenly. A vehicle that is pulling to the right or left while in motion may have uneven tread wear. If wheel alignment issues are left untreated, they have the potential to turn into steering and suspension issues, since driving with wheels out of alignment not only puts stress on your tires but also on suspension components. If you experience your vehicle pulling to the right or left while driving, or a vibration in the steering wheel at higher speeds, contact us today for a wheel alignment service.

Wheel Alignment Services

Four Wheel Alignment
Approximate Time:  60 Minutes
Wheel alignments help to ensure that your tires are at the correct angle—level with the ground, pointing straight ahead, and parallel to each other—so they can maintain straight-line tracking. To maximize the life of your tires, proper alignment angles are key. Your vehicle's handling will be considerably easier in addition. Arguably, wheel alignments are the most important aspect of wheel and tire maintenance. Toe, caster, and camber promote proper wheel alignment. Tire tread depth is measured with a toe gauge. The positions of your tires should be equal and parallel to each other. The caster angle permits the wheels to turn along with the steering wheel. The angle of the wheel, camber, should be perpendicular to the ground. Misaligned tires inevitably lead to poor tire performance and uneven tread wear, so four-wheel alignments are an important part of extending the life of your tires.​

Two Wheel Alignment
Approximate Time: 30 Minutes
Wheel alignments are an important step in maintaining tires and wheels. A wheel alignment is done to make sure your tires are pointing straight, perpendicular to the ground, and level with each other so they can roll correctly. Properly aligned tires will help you get the most out of your tires. Vehicle handling will feel considerably easier. There are three angles that contribute to proper wheel alignment: camber, caster, and toe. The angle of the wheel is camber, which should be at 0° so the tire is perpendicular to the ground and doesn't cause uneven wear to the outer edges. The caster is the angle of the steering pivot to the ground, which allows the tires to turn with the steering wheel. Tire alignment is important because it maintains even contact between the tires and the road, which leads to a smoother ride. If all three angles are kept in sync, performance will be better.​