What is a Four-Wheel Alignment Service?

This is a quick appointment. Before the vehicle leaves the manufacturer, all wheels are aligned using sophisticated equipment. Each tire correctly positioned with the others and tilts at the angle identified by the manufacturer's specifications. After the vehicle has been driven for a while, one or more tires may be nudged out of this ideal alignment. A small misalignment on a tire can cause significant issues. Potholes, curbs and uneven roads are the main sources of the issue. Bumping and jarring the tires will move them out of alignment with the other tires. The four-wheel alignment service fixes this.

Misaligned tires can cause safety issues on the road. When tires are out of position, the car will pull to one side. The engine has to work harder in this condition. Also, the tires will wear unevenly and need to be replaced more often. To correct this, a technician will align all tires. Sometimes, they recommend that you also have a tire rotation done. These services give you consistent wear on the tires. While alignments have always been done, four-wheel alignments are done more often now because of the increased number of front-end and four-wheel drive vehicles.

Why should I have it done?

Misaligned tires cause the engine to work harder. Most manufacturer's maintenance schedules have an alignment needed every 10,000 miles. Misalignment will cause the tires to wear unevenly and sometimes bulge. Bulging sidewalls creates a risk for a blowout on the highway. The CV joint and axle can also potentially develop issues due to the constant pulling during movement. A four-wheel alignment will improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency and keep the tires in great shape for longer.