The Answer Auto Repair East
2319 North Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715 812.475.9000
Question:
How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
The Answer Auto Repair East Answer:
When Evansville drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most IN drivers notice a couple of things. First the vehicle pulls to one side when driving. It could be slight or pretty severe. If your wheels have been out of alignment for a while, you'll also start to see uneven tire wear – the shoulder on either the outside or inside of the tire is worn down more than the other.
A whole bunch of steering and suspension components are joined together. Everyday Evansville driving can cause Evansville drivers' wheels to go out of alignment over time just from the joints loosening up. That's why most recommend an alignment check every couple of years. Depending on where you live in IN or the conditions you drive in (off-road driving, harsh Evansville winter conditions, poor pavement, etc.), an alignment inspection every year at The Answer Auto Repair East may be called for.
Suspension and steering components wear over time as well, which can lead to and alignment issues for Evansville drivers. Of course, a big bump, like hitting a curb or pothole, can knock a wheel out of alignment or damage a steering or suspension part.
Your friendly and knowledgeable The Answer Auto Repair East service advisor will check your tires for uneven wear. The type of wear provides clues for what might be wrong. Undercar parts are inspected for wear and damage. The alignment machine will provide a reading of how each wheel is aligned. The reading is compared with the alignment settings recommended by the manufacturer, and then the technician makes the necessary adjustments and repairs to bring your wheels back into alignment.
Now putting off a wheel alignment in Evansville can get dangerous because of tire wear: a bad alignment can chew through a tire pretty quickly. If you see uneven tire wear, if your steering wheel is off center or your vehicle pulls to one side, ask your friendly and knowledgeable The Answer Auto Repair East service advisor about getting an alignment check.
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The Answer Auto Repair East
2319 North Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
812.475.9000