It’s that time of year! We’re transitioning from Summer weather into Fall and Winter. And that means wet and slick roads. To handle these conditions, you’ll want to make sure you have good tires. And one way to do that is an alignment. Many of us don’t realize the importance of proper wheel alignment on our cars. We tend to think that nothing much happens to our tires other than the occasional puncture. That couldn’t be further from the truth. It is very important that we regularly get our wheels aligned, and some say it should be done as often as we get the car serviced.
Wheel alignment is making sure that the wheels of the car are perpendicular to the road; also, it makes sure that the wheels are parallel to one other.
You can save fuel: Proper inflation for a given tire size and truckload will reduce the flexing, stress, and build-up in the tire that lead to wasteful fuel use. The casing of the tire is important as well. Even retreaded casings that retain fuel efficiency can be effective.
You will be saving money: The cost of an alignment is nothing compared to the cost of new tires. Uneven pressure on the road means more pressure on your tires. That leads to very quick wear and tear. It results in the tire becoming bald on one side. This means that the tires are uneven. Not only is it dangerous to drive on uneven tires, but it also means that you have to spend on new tires sooner.
You’re being safe: Have you ever driven a car which pulls itself to one side all the time? This is due to faulty wheel alignment. I’m sure you know how difficult it is to drive on wet or iced roads even with aligned wheels. With badly aligned wheels, you are taking unnecessary risks.
If you find that when your steering wheel is pointing straight and the vehicle veers to the right or left, that indicates that you need an alignment. Another indicator is when you find one tire is worn more than another.
The rule is that you should get your wheels aligned once every 6000 miles or every 6 months, whichever is earlier. You should get your wheels aligned or checked by a service professional if you hit something large enough to cause issues.
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