{"id":405,"date":"2025-03-05T10:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T15:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activegreenross.com\/completetireandautocentreblog\/?p=405"},"modified":"2025-03-19T10:03:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:03:33","slug":"wheel-alignment-a-small-price-for-a-long-term-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activegreenross.com\/completetireandautocentreblog\/wheel-alignment-a-small-price-for-a-long-term-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Wheel Alignment – A Small Price for a Long Term Investment!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although there are many other factors that can cause tire wear, such as Canada’s climate, road surface quality, and your driving style, improper tire alignment is the main cause to irregular treadwear. When out of alignment, your tires will wear unevenly and prematurely and can even cause driver assist systems to malfunction. Common irregular tire tread wear conditions from improper alignment include the following: Heel\/Toe wear, Feathering, and Camber wear.<\/p>\n

If you are experiencing irregular tire wear, handling issues, or an off centered steering wheel, an alignment inspection and correction should be performed. Even without experiencing any indicators of alignment related issues, most vehicle manufacturers recommend checking your alignment at least annually or at every seasonal tire changeover and to have it corrected with the purchase of new tires.<\/p>\n

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Some main benefits of a Wheel Alignment:<\/h3>\n
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    Increases fuel efficiency<\/h5>\n

    Misalignment can decrease gas mileage. Instead of rolling freely, misaligned tires drag causing rolling resistance. That means if your tires aren\u2019t adjusted properly, you could be spending more money on gas due to the additional effort it take to pull the load. A wheel alignment could help you conserve fuel and fill up less often.<\/li>\n

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    Reduces expensive vehicle repairs<\/h5>\n

    If your tires are misaligned, a little jolt could lead to big problems. Hitting a pothole, for example, can cause way more damage to your tires and suspension system with a bad alignment. Spending a small amount of money on a wheel alignment can prevent you from dishing out big bucks for bigger auto repairs down the road.<\/li>\n

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    Experience smooth and comfortable driving<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    When your tires are out of alignment, your vehicle tends to pull to the left or right. A wheel alignment smooths out your ride and contributes to a better behind-the-wheel experience.<\/li>\n

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    Improves vehicle safety<\/h5>\n

    If your vehicles wheels are out of alignment, it\u2019s harder to control the vehicle. You may even find yourself holding the steering wheel at an awkward angle to drive the vehicle straight, or veering from side to side. This lack of control increases your likelihood of being involved in an accident. Proper wheel alignment means you\u2019re able to steer clear of those problems and maintain stable control of your vehicle.<\/li>\n

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    Increases the life of your tires<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check to see if your tires show any signs of following type of uneven or premature tire wear:<\/p>\n