How important is alignment on a car?
It’s important that wheels and tires are aligned. If they aren’t, you could be damaging your tires and affecting the vehicle’s handling characteristics. If the suspension is out of alignment, there is uneven pressure on the tires that can cause your car to work harder on the tires than it needs to.
What causes a car to have an alignment problem?
If your car vibrates—especially when you’re driving at high speeds—alignment is most likely not the issue. More likely: damaged tires; bent wheels; transmission problems; or damaged or worn drive axle, brake components, or suspension components.
How do you change the front end alignment of a car?
Once you’ve loosened them, you’re ready to change the alignment of your front tires. If you jacked it up, your car should be back on the ground at this point. Now you need to put the car in neutral and push it about 10 feet forward and backward to allow the car to settle into its proper driving suspension.
How can you tell if your car alignment is out of whack?
Fortunately, there are some telltale signs your car’s alignment is out of whack: The car pulls to one side when you’re driving. The steering wheel is crooked when you are driving straight. The car’s tire treads are unevenly worn.
How long does it take for a car alignment?
A better way to tell if you’re getting quality service: proper alignments take about 60-90 minutes to complete, so if your car comes off the rack after 20 minutes, chances are it wasn’t done properly.
What does it mean when your car is out of alignment?
An out-of-alignment car is a common result of everyday driving. But the term alignment doesn’t really refer to your car’s wheels but rather to the suspension.
Where to get the best alignment for your car?
Each vehicle has its own recommended set of specifications that must be sustained for proper alignment. Sun Devil Auto utilizes top of the line alignment machines to guarantee your vehicle meets the set specifications. Stop by any Sun Devil Auto location to have your vehicle’s alignment tested and adjusted if needed.
What should I do if my wheel alignment is bad?
Checking your vehicle’s tire pressure often and adjusting them to the recommended PSI, set by your vehicle manufacturer, is a great way to prevent trouble with your alignment or to keep the vehicle from pulling to one side.
When to have a front end alignment done?
Have a front-end alignment performed if your tire treads are uneven, you’ve recently purchased new tires, or if your vehicle experiences any of the bad alignment symptoms listed: Bumpy ride even on smooth surfaces. Uneven tire tread. Vehicle pulling to the right or left.