Three main adjustments contribute to performing a wheel alignment. Caster, Camber and Toe.

Caster angle settings allow the vehicle manufacturer to balance steering effort, high speed stability and front end cornering effectiveness. Increasing the amount of positive caster will increase steering effort and straight line tracking, as well as improve high speed stability and cornering effectiveness. Camber is the angle of the wheel relative to the vertical of the vehicle, depending on the tilt, it is either considered positive camber or negative camber. Distinct from camber, toe adjustments are the extent to which your tires turn inward or outward when viewed from above.

Annual wheel alignments, or at least wheel alignment checks have the potential to save you money in the long run. A wheel alignment can also greatly reduce tire wear, improve fuel mileage, and daily driving conditions.

Left untreated, wheel alignment issues have the potential to turn into steering and suspension issues. Continuing to drive with your wheels out of alignment not only puts stress on your tires, it also puts stress on your vehicle’s suspension components. Wheels out of alignment can also cause uneven tire wear, and choppy or feathered tread patterns. These uneven treads can easily be felt by running your hand over your tire treads one way, and then back the other way. If they feel shoppy one way, you may require an alignment check.

If you experience any of these alignment related concerns, or you feel like something just isn’t right, please call, or fill out the form below to make an appointment. A member of our team will get back to you shortly to confirm all of your details.