Alignment Service

Alignment Service Near Canyon Lake, Texas

Is your vehicle hard to drive? Do you feel like you have to pull on the steering wheel to keep it in a straight line? If you notice these or other signs, you could have alignment issues. You can get your alignment taken care of at the service department of Griffith Ford Seguin if you live around Lockhart, Canyon Lake, or Luling.

What is a Wheel Alignment?

A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels to the suspension. The wheels themselves don’t move, but the steering and suspension are what get adjusted to their original specs. A special machine is necessary because the adjustments are so tiny. It measures the angles and makes those adjustments.

Technicians will adjust all four wheels even in a front- or rear-wheel drive vehicle. They also use four-wheel alignment for all-wheel or four-wheel drive models. Two-wheel alignment, also known as a front-end alignment, is used for some SUVs and trucks.

Your wheels can get out of alignment when you hit a curb or get in an accident. Speed bumps and potholes can alter the alignment as well. Alignment issues happen over time even with careful driving.

How to Know When Your Vehicle Needs an Alignment

Your vehicle will show some signs that alignment is necessary. You can look for the following indicators:

• The vehicle pulls to one side when you’re driving in a straight line.
• The steering wheel is turned to one side even when you’re not turning.
• The vehicle starts to drift to one side quickly, forcing you to make constant adjustments as you drive.
• The tires show excessive wear on the inside or outside.

Most experts recommend getting alignment service done twice a year to your vehicle. You should also schedule alignment after the following:

• You purchase new tires.
• You lift or lower the vehicle.
• You replace suspension parts.
• You’ve been in an accident.

You can schedule service with Griffith Ford Seguin online or with a phone call if you need alignment service for your vehicle.

Types of Wheel Alignments

When a service technician is looking to align your vehicle, they consider three aspects. The camber is the tilt of the tire, whether it tilts outward or inward. It should be vertical with a zero-degree tilt.

Caster indicates the angle the wheel tilts forward or backward according to the steering axis. Positive tilt improves stability and aids steering at higher speeds. Negative caster provides more responsive handling.

Toe has the biggest impact on how your tires wear. It means that all four tires are pointing in the same direction. They can be slightly positive or negative, but they should all be the same. When they aren’t the same, it reduces fuel economy and causes the tires to wear out faster.

If you haven’t had an alignment recently, you can schedule service with Griffith Ford Seguin. Let us help you stay safe on the road and enhance tire wear for your vehicle. Schedule your appointment with us today.