Bommarito Nissan Hazelwood WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICE

Benefits of Proper Wheel Alignment

The wheels of your vehicle can get misaligned through an auto accident, regular wear, or by hitting an obstacle on the road. The wheels' alignment should allow for proper contact of the tires with the road, allow the tires to be parallel each with each other, and drive in a straight line when the steering wheel is pointing forward. If you don’t have properly aligned wheels, your vehicle will tend to pull to one side when driving straight. This can cause the tires to suffer from uneven tread wear resulting in reduced traction and life of the tires. It can also cause damage to other parts of the suspension and steering system.

Four-wheel Alignment Versus Two-wheel Alignment

The type of vehicle you own will determine the type of wheel alignment service required by your vehicle. If you own a vehicle with a rigid rear axle, such as a pickup truck or large SUV, your vehicle will need a two-wheel alignment service. With vehicles that have independent suspensions, your vehicle will need a four-wheel alignment service. Some new models of pickup trucks or large SUVs might not have a rigid rear axle, so it is better to have a professional technician guide you on the type of alignment service required by your vehicle. If your vehicle has been in a collision, that can damage the rigid rear axle, requiring repair and alignment service for the rear axle.