It’s important to know what’s normal in terms of how your vehicle feels, smells, and looks. Also, make sure you have a trusted auto repair shop that you can turn to when you notice unusual vibrations when driving or a pull to the left or right. (Hint: If you notice any of these signs, your vehicle may be due for a wheel alignment service.)
Preventative maintenance and routine tune-ups are important, but so is knowing when it’s time to service your vehicle due to a real problem. One vehicle component that people often neglect are the tires. We might take them for granted or forget to check their condition, sometimes because we fear having to buy new tires. But avoiding the cost of new tires by avoiding necessary tire services could mean even more money down the road!
Key benefits of wheel alignment and tire rotation
Your vehicle’s tires are important for both safety and comfort. When you schedule regular wheel alignments and tire rotations, these are the benefits you’ll notice:
- It will be a smooth ride. When tires have uneven wear, the ride can be bumpy. Even removing each tire due to routine tire rotations and alignment services will mean a much smoother ride.
- They are safer. Tires are a safety feature of your vehicle. Tire misalignment or imbalance can be dangerous. Not only are they more prone to vibration, but uneven wear could decrease quality and performance.
- Your tires will last longer. Tire rotation and alignment extend the life of your tires, and these services can also preserve your vehicle’s suspension. Conversely, vibration due to uneven tire wear can also wear on the suspension.
What are the signs you need a wheel alignment service?
We get asked this question a lot. Some of the more common signs we recommend you look out for are:
- You hear screeching or screeching noises from the tires
- The car is pulling to either side while driving
- Notice uneven tire wear
- You feel unusual vibrations while driving
We recommend a tire alignment service approximately every 6 months, before (or sometimes after) a road trip or immediately after hitting something major that could cause tire or suspension damage.
Proper wheel alignment is key to tire wear, driving comfort and safety, and fuel efficiency. It’s common to experience normal tire wear, miss that deep hole while driving, accidentally cut the corner and hit the curb, etc. We can’t stress enough the importance of alignment – we want to help you get the most out of your tires, prevent tire damage, and keep your vehicle handling well.
Professional tire service in Tempe, AZ
Your tires are working hard enough. Worn tires have to deal with additional resistance between the tire and the road surface. This means unsafe tires, uneven wear, and the possibility of having to replace tires sooner than you should…more money again! Factor in poor fuel efficiency and now you’re deep in the pockets!
Instead of risking future problems, call us and schedule your appointment for a tire rotation or wheel alignment. We inspect, maintain and take good care of your tires so you can be safer, drive more comfortably and save money.
