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Wheel Alignment... What is it? Essentially, alignment refers to the way your car's wheels are positioned. Ideally, your wheels should be parallel and facing forward.
How does it work? When your wheels are properly aligned, you'll get better gas mileage, your tires will last longer, steering will be easier, your ride will be smoother and, most importantly, the drive will be safer.
How could it go wrong? Everything from components wearing out to a bump in the road can cause your wheels to shift out of alignment. This could result in one of three different problems:
Camber - The wheels are tilted either inward or
outward.
This will create pulling and tire
wear.
Toe - A change in the
distance between the
front and back of the rear tires.
This will
wear on the tires,
too.
Caster - A backward or
forward tilt at the top
of the wheel's spindle support
arm.
This will cause either loose or difficult
steering. If any of these problems develop, they will
begin to take their toll on your car's tires and performance,
as well as steering managability.
How do you recognize a problem? Several ways: is your steering wheel straight when you are driving?
Does your car pull to one side? Does your steering wheel
vibrate? Do you notice uneven tire wear? Does your steering
feel loose, or is it difficult to control? Use this guide to
inspect your tires.
Check your tires periodically. A
number of different things can affect your tires - from
alignment to suspension components to improper inflation of
tires. If you recognize any of these symptoms, bring your car
in for an inspection.
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There are three (3) types of alignments:
* Actual vehicle determines which one needs done. Example: not all have rear adjusters.
4 Wheel
Thrust Angle
Front End
We reset alignment to vehicles Manufacturers Specifications. Again, not all vehicles will have adjustments for each angle.
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