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Wheel
Alignment Systems
Wheel alignment is all about angles and adjusting those
angles so a car’s wheels are perpendicular to the
ground and parallel to each other. These adjustments
are critical to the maximization of a vehicle’s
tire life and to insure that the vehicle tracks in a
straight line when driven along a straight and level
road.
If you release your steering wheel while driving on the
aforementioned straight and level road and your vehicle
begins to wander to the left or right, chances are you
have an alignment problem. Ignore it and you’ll
experience premature tire wear. If you think you’re
out of alignment, either try the steering wheel trick
or visually inspect your front tires. Excessive tread
wear on either edge of the tire probably indicates you’re
a candidate for an alignment.
Wheel alignment is often confused with wheel balancing.
The two are not connected other than the fact that they
both impact ride and handling. If a wheel is out of balance,
it will vibrate at highway speeds. That results in a
noticeable shaking in the steering wheel or in the seat
of your pants.
We are frequently asked how often a car’s wheels
should be aligned. Generally we recommend that you follow
the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation noted in your
owner's manual. But, as a general rule, have your vehicle's
tires checked every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.
As noted earlier, if they’re wearing unevenly,
that’s a good signal that an alignment should be
moved up to the top of your To Do list.
Two final points before we close this section.
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More and more cars these days have independent rear suspension
and that requires that rear wheels be aligned along with
the front wheels.
• We occasionally see cars where suspension components
are worn to the point where we simply cannot perform
an alignment without first replacing the worn parts.
If you suspect you have an alignment problem, stop by.
We’ll quickly assess your situation and provide
you with an expert analysis. Like other services at Dallas
Auto Sports, we believe in providing you with a list
of options so you can make informed choices about vehicle
repair.
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