Wheel Alignment

1.) What is a wheel alignment?
Combined, the elements that determine whether your vehicles drives straight or not are called alignment. Wheel alignment comprises of three measurements, which are the caster, camber and toe. All three of these have standards and it is best that they are as close to these standards as possible. Most new cars only require adjustments for the toe, but, if you are not familiar with wheel alignment it is best to have this job completed by a professional.

2.) Why should I get my wheels aligned?
To answer this question, it is necessary to describe the three measurements of wheel alignment. The caster refers to the tilt of the steering axis (forward, backward); this affects your directional control when steering. You will notice that your caster needs to be corrected especially when turning. The camber refers to the tilting of the wheels in their vertical position when looking at them from the front part of the car. Your tires will wear faster on either the inside or the outside depending on if they are tilted positively or negatively. Finally, the toe refers to how much the wheels are turned either out or in from a straight ahead position. The toe alignment will make sure that your wheels roll parallel to each other; improper toe adjustment will give you unnecessary tire wear as well as steering instability.

3.) How often should I get my wheels aligned?
As we all know, tires are expensive, so avoid wearing them out prematurely by having your alignment checked at least every 10,000 miles. Schedule your drop off now!