Alignment
Why do I Need a Tire Alignment?
Getting an accurate wheel alignment is the most important step to balance the wear and performance your vehicle's tires deliver. Getting wheel alignments on a regular basis will usually save you as much in tire wear as they cost, and should be part of your vehicle's routine, preventative maintenance. Consider it a tune up for the suspension on your vehicle.
Driving on properly aligned tires can help improve the safety of your vehicle, help increase the gas mileage you're able to achieve, and often makes for a smoother ride. Getting regular tire alignments can also save you money in the long run by ensuring that your tires last longer, so you don't have to replace them as often.
How Much Does an Alignment Cost?
The cost of alignment for tires can depend on the type of car you drive and how badly the tires are misaligned. In the long run, it will be much more cost effective to have your tires aligned properly than to frequently replace your tires.
What Happens When you Need a Tire Alignment?
Driving on tires that are out of alignment can cause uneven tread wear and make the tire tread disappear faster. Having uneven tread or low tread is the number one reason for tire replacement. Failing to have the wheels on your vehicle regularly aligned will cause you to have to replace the tires more quickly.
How Can Tires Come Out of Alignment?
If you replace the tires on your vehicle in, the alignment can be thrown off. This is why most tire shops, including Randy Marion Quick Lube, offer alignment with a new tire purchase. But your car can also be thrown out of alignment by simply hitting a deep pothole, running over a curb, or hitting another road hazard.
When Should You Get an Alignment Check?
Your automobile needs the alignment checked after you put new tires on or any time unusual tire wear patterns appear. You might also want to get the alignment checked after you hit something very hard (like a curb or pothole) or get into an auto accident, even just a fender bender.
Bring your car or truck into Randy Marion Quick Lube if you feel it pulling to one side or the other while you're driving. If you feel your vehicle vibrating or shaking while you drive around, you should definitely stop by our Service Department so we can make check it out and get you safely back on the road