Wheel Alignment Service
A $150 alignment can save you $800 in tires. That's the simple math. Misalignment eats your tread edge-by-edge and you won't feel it until it's too late.
What Is Wheel Alignment, Really?
Alignment isn't about the wheels — it's about the suspension angles that determine how your wheels sit relative to the road. Three measurements matter:
- Camber — The vertical tilt of the wheel (top in or out).
- Caster — The forward/backward tilt of the steering axis.
- Toe — The horizontal direction the wheels point (in or out).
When any of these is off, tires scrub against the road instead of rolling — and you pay for it in tread.
Signs You Need an Alignment
- Vehicle pulls to one side on a straight road
- Steering wheel is off-center when driving straight
- Front tires wear more on one edge than the other
- You feel vibration in the steering wheel at speed
- Tires squeal more than they used to on turns
- You recently hit a curb, pothole, or big bump
What Causes Misalignment?
- Potholes and curbs (the #1 cause)
- Worn suspension components (ball joints, tie rods, control arm bushings)
- Accidents, even minor ones
- Age and normal wear
- Lifting, lowering, or modifying suspension
How Often Should You Check?
- Every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever first
- Any time you hit a curb or significant pothole
- Before new tires — no point eating a new set
- After suspension work — always
What Our Alignment Service Includes
- Computerized 4-wheel measurement (camber, caster, toe)
- Comparison to manufacturer specifications
- Adjustment of all adjustable angles
- Steering wheel centering
- Before-and-after printout
- Road test verification
The Real Cost of Ignoring It
A tire that should last 60,000 miles will wear out in 20,000 if alignment is off. That's a $400+ loss per set. An alignment runs around $120–$180. It pays for itself in the first thousand miles.
Alignment vs Balancing — What's the Difference?
- Balancing fixes vibration from uneven weight distribution on the wheel — like a wobbly washing machine.
- Alignment fixes wear and pulling from wheels pointing the wrong way.
They fix different problems. Both matter.