Two-Wheel Alignment Explained

Alignment involves how the wheels are pointed and grip the road. The suspension guides wheel alignment at three pivot points called the camber, caster, and toe. Two-wheel alignment is the wheel alignment service given to front-wheel-drive vehicles. Two-wheel alignment service is necessary to ensure that the front wheels point straight, perpendicular to the road for maximum traction, and rotate parallel for the best handling. The issue with wheel alignment is that it gets knocked out of specifications from driving incidents such as hitting potholes. You can also expect wheel alignment to move out of specifications from expected suspension component loosening related to normal wear and tear.

Two-Wheel Alignment Service Summary

We complete two-wheel alignment according to certified standards using computerized alignment equipment. The equipment measures and is used to adjust the suspension components to restore factory-specified camber, caster, and toe-in. Two-wheel alignment service includes measuring the front wheels’ angles and adjusting the suspension components to restore factory specifications.

Signs of Needing Two-Wheel Alignment Service

Wheel alignment is a huge factor in creating a pleasant, efficient, and safe driving experience. Bad front-wheel alignment can cause minor problems that only worsen with time. It is important to detect and correct bad wheel alignment because unsafe driving is the ultimate consequence. Get the wheel alignment checked and serviced as needed in response to any of these symptoms:

• Veering/pulling toward the side of the road
• Rapid wear on the front tires
• Vibrations in the steering wheel
• Tires squealing
• Tires lose pressure