Wheel alignments are considered routine services, yet they’re often overlooked until your service technicians requires them or the vehicle's performance is affected. What are they, and why are they so important? Wheel or tire alignments are a procedure where your vehicle’s suspension system is adjusted to where your tires make contact with the road.
Despite being called a wheel alignment, it is actually the suspension system that’s aligned. If your vehicle is in need of an alignment, your tires will wear out prematurely, and the vehicle may vibrate when you’re driving down the road. Other automotive parts surrounding the wheels can also be damaged.
What starts out as a rather inexpensive service can often turn to expensive repairs. Your gas mileage can also be affected if the wheels are not aligned. Wheel alignments should be done after an accident, after new tires are installed, or at least every six months.
