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You have probably heard of wheel alignment, but few people actually know what it is for. Not to be confused with tire balancing (which corrects improper weight distribution on your wheels and tires), a wheel alignment service will ensure that each of your wheels is facing the correct direction. Each vehicle make has its own set of specifications for how the wheels should be aligned, and if your alignment gets out of whack, you may experience some issues.

 

You may be wondering, “How can my wheels lose their alignment?" "How can I tell?” There are endless answers to these questions. Potholes, curbs, speed bumps, and just regular driving can negatively impact your vehicle’s alignment over time. Unfortunately, it’s impossible for humans to see whether the wheels on a vehicle are misaligned. Alignments are measured in fractions of a degree, and humans just aren’t able to see measurements so minuscule with the naked eye.

 

This is why alignments today are done by a computer that knows the manufacturer recommended alignment for every vehicle make and model. To make sure you don’t miss out on a needed alignment, we recommended having yours checked every other oil change.

 

If you skip out on having your wheels aligned, it could cost you. The biggest and most costly issue is going to be how fast your tires wear down. When your wheels aren’t aligned properly, your tires could wear unevenly or unnecessarily quickly. Besides tire wear, skipping your wheel alignment will also affect your vehicle’s handling and performance. In the worst cases, you may even find yourself having trouble controlling your vehicle.

 

If you don’t remember when you last had your alignment checked, or if it’s been more than six months, you may want to take advantage of our $10 off coupon for a computerized wheel alignment. To schedule your appointment, give us a call today or use our convenient online appointment request form. Our ASE-certified technicians are eager to help you get the most out of your tires with a computerized alignment service in Athens, Madison, or Huntsville today.