Tire alignment is a not-so-complicated procedure that simply involves adjusting the wheel angles to ensure they’re perpendicular to the ground or parallel. While the process can be challenging to pull ...

Here’s some food for thought for your next mechanic shop visit. What are the common angles that are adjusted when doing a wheel alignment and why should you care? Correct wheel alignment settings are ...

If your car feels shaky and the steering wheel is vibrating, it may need a wheel alignment. An alignment is an important part of vehicle maintenance that will save you money in the long run. An ...

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Q: I understand that front wheel alignment is critical and problems in this regard will show up in uneven tire wear. But how critical is rear wheel alignment in comparison? Is the alignment procedure ...

From the archives: What will happen to your 4x4’s handling if your wheel alignment is off? Mic van Zyl explains. There are three important angles that are measured and adjusted when it comes to wheel ...

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...

Is your bike handling strangely? Tires wearing out asymmetrically? Chain making funny sounds? Believe it or not, a serious misalignment of the front and rear wheels can be the cause of all these ...

Q: I just had new tires installed on my car. The place recommended a wheel alignment and said my new tires would last longer if I had this done. I agreed, then they called me back later and said I ...