Understanding Tire Alignments | Car Tips

Tire alignments are important as they will save you money on gas and will ensure your tires don’t quickly wear out. Here are some tips below to tell if your tires need to be realigned.

Maybe the most obvious sign that your tires need to be realigned is when your vehicle pulls to one side when your tires are facing straight ahead. If you need to constantly wrestle with the wheel when you’re driving, it’s time for realignment.

If your back tires show a different wear pattern than your front tires, they need to be realigned. Uneven wear is one of the biggest signs that you need tire realignment.

If you’re having any of these problems, it’s a good idea to get your vehicle checked out and pay the cost to have your tires realigned. While it may seem expensive, the truth is it will actually save you money.

When your tires aren’t aligned properly your vehicle has to work harder which affects your gas mileage. As a result, realignment will have you saving money at the pump. You will also save money on tires as they won’t wear as nearly as quickly when properly aligned.

Patrick Britton – Guest Blogger