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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICE
Extend the life of your tires with a professional wheel alignment.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICE
Extend the life of your tires with a professional wheel alignment.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND SUSPENSION SERVICE
As a core auto repair service, a wheel alignment corrects your vehicle’s steering and suspension system angles to help you steer, help your tires wear evenly and keep your vehicle from veering on the road. An alignment check every 6,000 miles can help greatly extend the life of your tires. At Tires Plus, we provide a wide range of alignment services performed by professional alignment technicians. Schedule an appointment at your local Tires Plus for a professional alignment, service or repair. Your tires, wheels, shocks, and struts will thank you! Get an estimate on how long your wheel alignment service could take and find the best service package for how you drive.
HOW LONG DOES A WHEEL ALIGNMENT TAKE?
A wheel alignment service can take about an hour for a technician to complete on standard vehicles. There are factors that will impact how long a wheel alignment can take. Some vehicles require Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) recalibration or an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration post alignment service that can take more time to complete. If you have an older vehicle requiring shims, a specialty vehicle (like a sports car and higher-end vehicle) or if your vehicle has parts in poor condition, be aware your wheel alignment service could take longer.
* Most of our locations are equipped with the latest technology to perform Safety System Alignments but capability varies per location.
3 Signs Your Car’s Alignment and Suspension is Failing
There’s a reason why tire pressure checks, tire rotations, and alignments are part of your vehicle’s regular maintenance. A vehicle with proper alignment provides a smoother, quieter ride, helps your tires last longer, and is fine-tuned for fuel efficiency. How can you tell if your car is out of alignment? Here’s some warning signs to look out for:
1. Your Vehicle Pulls
- Drifting right or left, even when your steering wheel is positioned straight
- You’ll also notice when you drive straight, your steering wheel isn’t straight
- It’s more difficult to make precise movements with your vehicle
2. Uneven Tire Wear
- Tires are worn more on the outer and inner edges
- Tires have patchy, non-uniform wear
- Tip: Uneven wear can be hard to spot, schedule an appointment for help spotting tire wear issues
3. Steering Wheel Off Center
- Look at your steering wheel. If the center logo is askew even when you’re driving straight down the road, you could have suspension or alignment problems.
- You notice your tire tread wearing out rapidly
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WHAT IS INSPECTED DURING A WHEEL ALIGNMENT PACKAGE AT TIRES PLUS?
At Tire Plus we have you covered when you’re looking for a wheel alignment near you. With every wheel alignment package, we will include:
- Inspection of steering and suspension system
- Tire condition and air pressure check
- Adjustment of camber, caster and toe angles (if needed) to the manufacturer’s specifications (additional parts and labor may be necessary on some vehicles, see your customer service advisor for details)
- Road–test your vehicle to ensure your alignment is correct
- Provide you with a printout containing your vehicle’s "before" and "after" alignment readings
- Assessment if specialty services are needed, like a Safety Systems Alignment
So, how long does a wheel alignment take? At Tires Plus we do our best to be thorough and efficient, you can expect most wheel alignment services to take around an hour.
Read more on how often your vehicle needs a wheel alignment >
WHAT IS WHEEL ALIGNMENT?
Proper wheel alignment quite literally keeps all four of your tires on the road. Wheel alignment relies on your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems being properly adjusted to keep tires evenly in contact with the ground as you drive for a smooth ride while minimizing tire wear.
ARE TIRE ROTATIONS INCLUDED WITH A WHEEL ALIGNMENT?
Tire rotations and wheel alignments are two separate services, but you can easily schedule them together to save yourself some time at the repair shop. You know what great wheel alignment services we have to offer, but there are also perks to scheduling your tire rotations with us. Like free lifetime tire rotations when you purchase a new set of tires at your local Tires Plus store. Driving on Bridgestone or Firestone tires you didn’t purchase from us? No problem, we also rotate those for free*.
*Tires purchased at Tires Plus include tire rotation services for the lifetime of the tire. Non-transferable. Rotations will also be performed on any Bridgestone or Firestone tire regardless of purchase location. Applies to tires installed on private passenger vehicles. Valid at company-owned Tires Plus locations.
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