Do my wheels need alignment?
We recommend an alignment after the installation of new tires. The most common signs of misalignment are pulling to one side while you’re driving, unusual tire wear and/or a steering wheel that’s off-center even though your vehicle is pointed straight.
What happens if you don’t align wheels?
When your car’s wheels aren’t properly aligned it can cause your tires to wear very quickly or unevenly. You may even notice that your steering wheel may pull to one direction or another. This can potentially be very dangerous if you’re driving in the rain and the vehicle hydroplanes.
What causes the wheels to go out of alignment?
There are three main causes of wheel misalignment, these are: Sudden jarring or heavy impact caused by hitting something, such as a pothole, bumping a curb, or a road accident. Worn parts caused by wear and tear.
What does bad alignment feel like?
Here are some common signs that you are dealing with wheels with poor alignment: Vehicle pulling to the left or right. Uneven or rapid tire wear. Your steering wheel is crooked when driving straight.
What are the specs for a Honda Integra?
Pete’s old DC2 Integra project sitting pretty at the Modified Mag shop in SoCal. A bit nicer than our current tuning dungeon, huh? Why do these specs only apply to ’88 to ’00 double wishbone Hondas? Simple, really.
Can a wheel alignment be done on a four wheel vehicle?
However, all modern wheel alignment is designed to be performed as a four wheel system. Whether the rear wheels can be adjusted or not, the rear wheel alignment angles should be measured and the front wheels should be aligned to the rear wheels. Your Midas Technician can tell you which wheels on your vehicle can actually be adjusted.
How much does a front end wheel alignment cost?
Based on U.S. pricing trends before discounts, a front end alignment (also called a two-wheel alignment) costs $50-$75 before discounts. A four-wheel alignment will cost about twice as much, $100 to $150. The stated prices represent the national average and are estimates only.
What happens when your wheel alignment is bad?
Poor tire alignment can cause your vehicle to vibrate when the misaligned wheels point in different directions. The wheels and tires experience strain and friction as they push or pull against each other. Your ride gets even rougher as your tire treads wear down at the stress points.