Steve's Auto Repair Wheel Alignments
Wheel alignments are one of the tire services offered at Steve's Auto Repair. When performed on a regular basis, this type of maintenance helps you avoid tire problems down the road.
When should I get wheel alignments?
We recommend alignments at least once a year. They should also be done when a vehicle gets new tires or suspension parts.
Tire alignments may be needed if you notice certain symptoms, such as the car pulling one way or another. A crooked steering wheel or inner or outer tire wear can be indicators of a bad alignment, too.
What can throw off a tire alignment?
An alignment can be thrown off by day to day wear on suspension parts, including tie rod ends and ball joints.
Bad wheel alignments may also be caused by curbs, speed bumps, potholes, construction zones, gravel roads, and icy conditions.
What are some benefits of car alignments?
Car alignments are beneficial in several ways.
In addition to preventing irregular and premature tire wear, alignments can help improve a vehicle’s fuel economy.
Through this service, our automotive technicians are able to confirm that the steering capability is correct and safety features are functioning properly.
You can read more information about the perks of wheel alignments in this blog post we wrote.
What happens during alignments?
During the alignment process, we check different tire angles using targets that are attached to the wheels and a CCD camera.
These specifications include:
- Caster: This refers to how tires are angled toward the front or back of a vehicle.
- Camber: An angle that describes how tires go in or out.
- Toe: We use this word to explain how far to the left or right tires are from the center.
Any needed adjustments are also made.
Sometimes, parts must be replaced before a wheel alignment can be completed.
Our Woodbridge mechanics measure the ride height and perform advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) resets, as well.
Steve's Auto Repair is conveniently located near Woodbridge, Lake Ridge and Dumfries.