Performing regular vehicle alignments is crucial. In addition to prolonging the life of your tires, it ensures your safety on the road because it promotes better handling and traction. Below are signs that your car needs a wheel alignment.

How to Tell You Need a Vehicle Alignment

1. Vehicle Pulling

A vehicle that pulls in one direction when you’re driving in a straight line can either have underinflated tires or poor wheel alignment. If your tire pressure is correct and the car still drifts to the left or right, have your wheels realigned.

2. Steering Vibrations

Do you feel vibrations directly through the steering wheel? The culprit is usually a loose wheel bearing, which causes your wheels to wobble out of their rotation, leading to vibrations at high driving speeds.

3. Loose Handling

When handling feels loose, you’re not getting an accurate interpretation of the position of the front wheels. This can be dangerous when driving on winding roads. One possible cause is poor wheel alignment.

4. Off-Center Steering Wheel

You should feel the steering wheel naturally return to its center position after completing a turn. Visit a mechanic if it feels loose, is difficult to control, or doesn’t attempt to move back to its original orientation.

5. Uneven Tire Wear

Another sign of poor wheel alignment is abnormal tire wear patterns. If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, inspect your tires visually. Your tire wear patterns will help confirm an alignment issue.

When it comes to your vehicle alignment needs, Alaska Spring & Performance in Anchorage can help. They specialize in high-quality diagnostic and auto repair services involving your transmission, undercarriage, engine, and brakes. They also offer towing solutions along with RV maintenance and repair. Call (907) 563-3802 to request an appointment or visit their website for more information.