subject: Wheel Alignment: 4 Signs Pointing To Car Alignment! [print this page] There is nothing more disappointing than getting into your car to begin that last road trip of the summer to find out your vehicle has an alignment issue. A poor wheel alignment can cause not only your tires to wear out prematurely, but put the safety of you and your passengers at risk.
The purpose of a proper car alignment is to maximize the life of your tires and ensure that your vehicle drives straight and true on a smooth and level road. A correct wheel alignment consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are perpendicular to the road and parallel to each other.
Do you recognize these 4 signs of a needed Wheel Alignment?
* You have to keep make steering corrections while driving on a straight level road
* The spokes of the steering wheel are off-center while driving straight
* The tires show signs of uneven and rapid wear
* When you take your hands off the steering wheel, the vehicle pulls or drifts away from the straight line.
Try this test to visually check your cars alignment. Insert a coin in the tread of each tire at the inside, center, and outside to notice if
* The tread is deeper on one side of the car than the other.
* The tread is smooth in one direction, but jagged in the other.
A technician will usually recommend a four-wheel alignment as any rear tracking problems can be identified and compensated for with adjustments to the front. Following the wheel alignment, test-drive the car on a straight, level road to make sure that it doesnt pull to one side or another, and that the spokes of the steering wheel are level. If there is still a problem, be sure to take it back, as any reputable mechanic will want to fine-tune the car alignment settings.
Need a car alignment? Our qualified auto mechanics can keep you on track. Get expert advice by contacting the ASE-Certified Technicians at Garys Quality Automotive by calling (308) 381-2295 or go on-line at http://www.garysautoinc.com/ for more information about wheel alignment. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, Wood River and Doniphan, NE.
