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ALIGNMENTS
Alignment Services:
- Alignment diagnostics and testing using advanced equipment
- Alignment adjustment and correction to ensure precise wheel positioning
- Expert alignment technicians trained to diagnose and address alignment issues
- Comprehensive inspection of suspension and steering components for optimal alignment
- Alignment adjustments tailored to vehicle specifications and driving preferences
- Enhanced vehicle stability, handling, and tire wear with proper alignment
- Alignment services available for all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs
- Alignment checks recommended after suspension modifications or significant impacts
- Timely alignment maintenance to prevent premature tire wear and steering issues
- Dedicated customer service ensuring satisfaction with our alignment services
Description of Wheel Alignment
A wheel alignment consists of adjusting the wheels of your vehicle so that all wheels are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground. Three basic angles contribute to proper wheel alignment: camber, caster, and toe. Camber is the measure of the degree of perpendicular offset from the road surface. Caster is the angle of your wheel’s pivot, which is attached to the suspension, and when this angle is out of alignment, straight-line tracking is affected. Toe refers to the angle of directional difference between the tire and the centerline of the vehicle. The front and rear wheels on your vehicle should always be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the tire beside it. Routine wheel alignments have the potential to save you money in the long run while promoting optimal vehicle performance.
Benefits of Wheel Alignment
A wheel alignment will keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently by promoting reduced tire wear, better gas mileage, and safer driving conditions. Wheels out of alignment will contribute to uneven tire wear. Uneven tread wear can be felt in a vehicle pulling to the right or left while in motion. Left untreated, wheel alignment issues have the potential to turn into steering and suspension issues, since driving with wheels out of alignment not only puts stress on your tires but also on suspension components. If your vehicle begins pulling to the right or left while driving, or if you feel a vibration in the steering wheel at higher speeds, contact us today for a wheel alignment service.
Four-Wheel Alignment services
Approx. Time: 60 Minutes Price Range: Get Quote for Price
The Basics Behind Four-Wheel Alignment Services at Lake City Auto & Tire
Wheel alignments help ensure your tires are angled correctly—level with the ground, pointing straight ahead, and parallel to each other—so they can maintain straight-line tracking. Proper alignment angles will help you maximize the life of your tires. In addition, the handling of your vehicle will be considerably easier. Wheel alignments are arguably the most important aspect of wheel and tire maintenance. Three angles promote proper wheel alignment: toe, caster, and camber. Toe is the measurement between tires. Your tires should be in equal positions and parallel to each other. Caster, or the angle of the steering pivot, permits the wheels to turn along with the steering wheel. Camber is the angle of the wheel, which should be perpendicular to the ground. Four-wheel alignments are an important part of extending the life of your tires, because misaligned tires inevitably lead to poor tire performance and uneven tread wear.
Why Should You Have Four-Wheel Alignment Services Performed at Lake City Auto & Tire?
Wheels out of alignment can cause difficulty with overall vehicle handling. A four-wheel alignment is often the best choice for many drivers, particularly those who have front-wheel drive. Wheels can become misaligned during a car crash or by simply hitting road obstructions, like potholes or curbs. There are several signs that will alert you to an impending four-wheel alignment service. A vehicle pulling strongly to one side is in need of alignment. Another sign is uneven or abnormal tire wear. Properly aligned wheels provide many benefits, including cutting down on fuel costs, because wheels that have been aligned properly offer considerably less rolling resistance. Routine wheel alignments also prevent disproportionate tire wear, so your tires will last longer. Contact us today for a four-wheel alignment.
TWO-Wheel Alignment services
Approx. Time: 30 Minutes Price Range: Get Quote for Price
The Basics Behind Two-Wheel Alignment Services at Lake City Auto & Tire
Wheel alignments are a particularly important step in overall tire and wheel maintenance. The purpose of a wheel alignment is to ensure your tires are pointing straight ahead, perpendicular to the ground, and parallel to each other so they roll at the right angle. Properly aligned tires will help you get the most out of your tires, and vehicle handling will feel considerably easier. When it comes to wheel alignment, three angles contribute to proper alignment: camber, caster, and toe. Camber is the angle of the wheel, which should be at 0° in order for the tire to be perpendicular to the ground and not cause uneven wear to the outer edges. Caster is the angle of the steering pivot, which allows the tires to turn with the steering wheel. Toe is the measurement between tires so that they are parallel to each other. Keeping all three angles in sync will provide for better performance.
Why Should You Have Two-Wheel Alignment Services Performed at Lake City Auto & Tire?
Misaligned tires can cause uneven tire wear and difficulty with vehicle handling. A sign of an impending wheel alignment may be felt in the pulling of your vehicle’s steering wheel. Tires can be knocked out of alignment during a collision or by hitting other obstacles, like potholes or curbs. Wheel alignment is important because properly aligned wheels provide fuel saving benefits. This is because they receive less resistance from the surface of the road. A member of our team can inspect your vehicle to see whether a two-wheel alignment is the best option for your vehicle. Proper wheel alignment promotes even tread wear, which means your tires will last longer. Give us a call if you think a two-wheel alignment is right for you.
When your car, truck, or SUV begins to shake, vibrate or pull to either side while driving it typically means it's time to bring it into our shop here at Lake City Auto & Towing, for an alignment! Doing so early will save serious wear and tear on tires, and it is an easy fix when we catch it early. But what exactly is a tire alignment and why is it important?
We look at our customers' vehicles each time they come in and set up a vehicle maintenance plan for them, alignments are part of your vehicle maintenance and checked typically every 6,000 miles on average. Wheel alignments ensure optimal vehicle driving and help your tires last longer, so your vehicle will drive better.
Alignments can also be necessary after a shock to your front wheels like running through a pothole or hitting a curb on our local streets. The suspension and front-end assembly of the vehicle you drive are comprised of many different components, which keep your tires centered and resting flat on the pavement. When things wear out or move over a fairly long period of time, it's necessary to reset your front-end components to get your car, truck, or SUV driving straight again. Avoid driving too much if you believe your tires need an alignment; invest in a repair as soon as you notice any of the symptoms listed as the more you drive, the worse the damage is.
Important Tips: To save you hundreds on repairs with new tires, suspensions & steering parts, make sure to look at your tires for uneven tread wear.
Signs of Off-Alignment Checklist:
- Your car or truck pulling to one side or the other is a great sign that you need an alignment. Simply get on a straight road like an interstate and release the wheel for a few seconds and see if it pulls. When you come into the shop, let us know which side it pulls towards.
- If the steering wheel is crooked! Your alignment is off! Sounds odd but it is true, looking at your steering wheel when you are going straight if it isn't properly lined up you DO have a problem.
- When you are driving on a smooth road, and your steering wheel is vibrating or shaking, you have a problem which could be an alignment or it could be a tire balance problem.
- Your tires are starting to wear unevenly or rapidly as a sign of needing an alignment.
Trust our team of highly trained mechanics at Lake City Auto & Towing, to diagnose your vehicle issues and get you safely on the road. An alignment when you first notice the issue will save you the costs of replacement tires and suspension parts plus dramatically improve the drive quality of your vehicle. Our mechanics will align your wheels and front end quickly, and do it right. Come by and get your alignment troubles taken care of today!
We proudly service the Two-Wheel Alignment needs of customers in Guntersville, AL, Alder Springs, AL, Albertville, AL, and surrounding areas.
Contact
Lake City Auto & Tire, 628 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, Alabama 35976, United States
Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Weekends: Closed
