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Monday - Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-3
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261 Frederick St
Hagerstown,
MD
21740
301-790-3909
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When is it out of alignment?
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Misaligned wheels can occur from normal wear and stress on your car or truck, whether your vehicle has adjustable or non-adjustable rear suspension.
It only takes a small misalignment to create problems and cause rapid tire wear.
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Alignment
How important is it?
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Research indicates that the average car is driven about 12,000 miles per year. A car with toe alignment just 0.34 degrees (just 0.17 inches) out of specification has dragged its tires sideways for more than 68 miles by the end of the year!
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Symptoms
Symptoms of Misalignment
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If you notice:
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Excessive or uneven tire wear.
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The steering wheel pulls to the left or right.
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There's a feeling of looseness or wandering.
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The steering wheel vibrates or shimmies.
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The steering is not centered when the car is moving straight ahead.
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Frequency
Align how often?
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Follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation noted in your owner's manual, but as a general rule, have your vehicle's tires checked every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.
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Alignment
Reduced Tire Wear
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Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tire wear. Over the years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tire life.
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Alignment
Better Gas Mileage
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Gas mileage increases as rolling resistance decreases. Total alignment sets all four wheels parallel which, along with proper inflation, minimizes rolling resistance.
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Alignment
Improved Handling
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Does your car pull to one side? Does the steering wheel vibrate? Do you constantly have to move the steering wheel to keep your car traveling straight ahead?
Many handling problems can be corrected by total alignment. With all the system components aligned properly, road shock is more efficiently absorbed for a smoother ride.
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Alignment
Safer Driving
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A suspension system inspection is part of the alignment procedure. This allows the technician to spot worn parts before they cause costly problems or accidents.
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