Wheel alignments are a part of regular routine maintenance to ensure your tires last their intended lifetime. By getting a tire alignment, you are preventing your vehicle from driving abnormally such as excessive vibrations and poor handling. Depending on the manufacturer like Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, there are different specifications on how to tilt and position the tires on the vehicle. If you don’t get a wheel alignment after noticing different warning signs or ignoring vehicle maintenance schedules, you risk having uneven tread wear and your safety.

Here are some signs that you may need to get a wheel alignment:

Uneven tread wear: improper alignment can cause certain parts of the tread of the tires on your vehicle to wear unevenly and quickly. If you notice that your tires are wearing out unevenly, come to Auto Source Of West Michigan to get them fixed.

Vehicle pulling to the left or right: if the tires on your vehicle are not aligned at their correct position, it can cause your vehicle to pull left or right when your steering wheel is straight. Over time, this can get more severe and cause more damage to your vehicle. 

Your steering wheel is off-center when driving straight: if your vehicle tires are not aligned properly, your steering wheel will not be straight. 

Steering wheel vibration: if your wheels are not properly aligned, it can cause vibrations in your vehicle.

There are different procedures that our Reliable technicians follow while doing a wheel alignment. They check the tire pressure to ensure that it is at its right level, do wheel balancing and mounting, alignments, tire rotation as regular maintenance, and axle and control arm replacement if there are signs of damage. We at Auto Source Of West Michigan are up to date with the latest technology in automotive repair and use tools such as computerized wheel and frame alignments to better assess your vehicle and fix it. These are the parts of your vehicle that we check while doing wheel alignments:

Camber: the camber is the inward or outward angle of the tire. Too much tilt indicates that it is time to get a wheel alignment.

Toe: the toe is how the wheels are tilted when viewed from above; it can be either inward or outward. 

Caster: the caster refers to the angle of the wheel when viewed from the side of your vehicle. Having a positive caster means the steering access is tilted toward the driver, while a negative caster means the steering access is tilted away from the driver. 

Your Reliable Shop for Wheel Alignment

Wherever your next trip may be, you do not want to be driving on worn-out, unstable tires. At Auto Source Of West Michigan, we carefully inspect your vehicle to resolve its issues and follow the maintenance schedule, the way the manufacturer intended. Our Quality technicians have the training and latest technology to provide you with quality service.

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If you are in Coopersville, Michigan, Allendale, Michigan, Conklin, Michigan or surrounding areas, don't hesitate to give us a call at (616) 837-9447 or schedule an appointment online at https://autosourcewestmi.com/ with us today!

Wheel Bearings

Wheel bearings are a set of small steel balls or rollers that support the wheel and allow it to spin freely. Located at the center of the wheel inside the hub, they reduce friction by allowing the hub to roll around the axle instead of against it. Proper lubrication of the wheel bearings and regular checkups can help them run smoothly. Unusual noises such as clicks, rumbles, and groans that change with the vehicle's speed may be a sign that the bearings are worn, and an inspection may be necessary. Ask your service advisor at Auto Source Of West Michigan in Coopersville to have your wheel bearings checked if there are grinding or popping noises while driving. Damaged bearings generate large amounts of heat that can cause the wheel to lock up. If the wheel bearings get damaged, they are not able to help the wheel rotate smoothly, and the wheel will get damaged. If the bad wheel bearings are not replaced in time, the locked wheel can come off and cause quite a bit of damage. From a safety standpoint, there is a large safety risk since a wheel coming off can cause accidents. Call Auto Source Of West Michigan at (616) 837-9447, or schedule an online appointment today.