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In its most basic form, a wheel alignment consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. The purpose of these adjustments is maximum tire life and a vehicle that tracks straight and true when driving along a straight and level road.
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On this vehicle, the front wheels are not aligned to the rear thrust line. This can happen from normal wear and stress, whether your vehicle has adjustable or non-adjustable rear suspension. To steer straight ahead, you would have to steer the front wheels slightly to the right. A common result would be that the
vehicle would “dog track” and possibly “pull” to the side.
Of course, the angles are exaggerated so you can more easily see the condition.
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Wheel Alignment is often confused with Wheel Balancing. The two really have nothing to do with each other except for the fact that they affect ride and handling. If a wheel is out of balance, it will cause a vibration at highway speeds that can be felt in the
steering wheel and/or the seat. If the alignment is out, it can cause excessive tire wear and steering or tracking problems.
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| Why Four Wheel Alignment? |
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| Reduced Tire Wear |
| Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tire wear. Over the years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tire life. |
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| Better Gas Mileage |
| Gas mileage increases as rolling resistance decreases. Total alignment sets all four wheel parallel which, along with proper inflation, minimizes rolling resistance. |
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| Improved Handling |
| Does your car pull to one side? Does the steering wheel vibrate? Do you constantly have to move the steering wheel to keep your car traveling straight ahead? Many handling problems can be corrected by total alignment. With all the system components aligned properly, road shock is more efficiently absorbed for a smoother ride. |
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| Safer Driving |
| A suspension system inspection is part of our alignment procedure. This allows us to spot worn parts before they cause costly problems. |
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