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WHY PROPER ALIGNMENT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR TIRES
Your mechanic may often recommend an alignment service be performed on your vehicle and it’s a good
idea to do so about
every six months – or immediately if you’ve hit something that could have caused damage.
What exactly
is an alignment?
It is an important
suspension-tuning
tool that influences
the operation of
your vehicle’s tires. The
alignment of your car
describes a complex system of
suspension angles that are being
measured and a variety of suspension
components that are being adjusted. Proper alignment is key to wear, comfort and fuel efficiency.
HOW DOES YOUR SUSPENSION
ALIGNMENT CHANGE?
As your suspension parts wear or any time your suspension takes a
hit, whether by hitting a pothole, a curb or anything in a minor
accident, it can cause the alignment to get knocked out
of place. Wheels and tires must be aligned. If they aren’t, you could be damaging your tires and affecting the vehicle’s
handling characteristics.
TIRE PERFORMANCE
If the suspension is out of alignment, there is uneven pressure
on the tires that cause your car to work harder on the tires than it needs to.
This happens because there is more resistance between the tires and the road surface. That resistance can cause the tires to wear unevenly with the tires ultimately becoming worn on one side.
It’s dangerous to drive on uneven tires, and it could force you to purchase tires sooner than you would have needed to with proper alignment.
COMFORT
When tires begin to wear unevenly, you may feel a vibration in the steering wheel. The tires may also produce more road noise when the tread is uneven.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Your car works harder when the tires wear unevenly. The harder the car works, the more fuel it burns. So when the tires are out of alignment and they begin to wear unevenly, the more money you will end up paying in gas.
AAA members who purchase four new tires, mounted at balanced, at AAA’s owned and operated Car Care Center in Halfmoon will receive a free alignment. That’s a $99.99 value. Visit AAA.com/CarCare or call 518-831-1861 to schedule your next appointment.
Source: continentaltire.com
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ALL SERVICES PERFORMED AT AAA’S CAR CARE CENTER 36-Point Visual Vehicle Safety
Inspection
• Four-wheel tire rotation
• Top off of all fluids under the hood
• Vehicle battery test print out
(voltage & cold cranking amps)
• Tire tread depth measurement & pressure test
• Check of all vehicle filters, wipers and bulbs
• Check brake pads, calipers & rotors
• Check suspension and joints
• Check of all drive belts & hoses for
cracks, wear & proper tension.
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