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Wheel Alignment at Pride Auto Care
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At Pride Auto Care, full service tire and auto repair, we perform complete four-wheel alignments and associated suspension, shock and strut work with ASE-certified technicians. AND we offer a FREE wheel alignment check with every set of tires we sell. That’s a $40 value—FREE!

So, what’s the big deal about wheel alignments, anyway?

Answer: Plenty!

Here’s the real deal: Besides the higher cost and driving discomfort associated with a poorly aligned vehicle, there’s a safety issue (and peace of mind) at play here too. A vehicle that’s out of alignment:

• Handles differently than it was intended, usually pulling to one side or the other.
• During braking it may pull from one side or the other and sometimes significantly! This can be a bit unnerving.
• When cornering, the handling may be adversely affected too, making the vehicle feel unstable.
• Some of these issues may be affected by old, worn tires, shocks, struts or other suspension components.

Over time a poorly aligned car will wear our tires and front end suspension components more quickly than a properly aligned car; sometimes much quicker. With the cost of new tires and repairs, along with tighter budgets, not having your car in alignment can mean more money out of your pocket. Not good!

As a poor alignment wears out tires, your car or truck’s ride becomes even more unstable, noisy and potentially unsafe, especially at higher speeds. This is not good either.

At Pride Auto Care, full service tire and auto repair, our staff of ASE-certified technicians complete wheel alignments to original equipment specifications. That means more safety, more cost efficiency and more peace of mind for our customers. Guaranteed!

Here’s an easy to use checklist to see if your vehicle might need a front end or four wheel alignment.

Wheel Alignment Symptoms Checklist

1. Does vehicle drift, lead or pull?

Yes Left When braking
No Right All the time

2. Does vehicle wander?

Yes No
More at high speed All the time

3. Do you feel any vibration?

Yes If yes, at what speed____MPH
No At all speeds

4. Are front tires worn irregular?

Yes No

5. Are rear tires worn irregular?

Yes No

6. Is steering wheel straight when you're driving straight ahead?

Yes No

7. Does steering seem loose?

Yes No

8. Any unusual noises when going over bumps?

Yes No

Computerized Wheel Alignment

At Pride Auto Care, full service tire and auto repair, we measure and adjust the alignment angles of each wheel to meet manufacturers specifications.

Types of Alignment (old and new)

Front End Alignment (old)

Front wheels are aligned relative to geometric center-line
Steering wheel may not be centered

Computer Wheel Alignment (new)

Front wheels are aligned while referencing and compensating for thrust line
Steering wheel is centered
For vehicles with non-adjustable rear suspensions

Computer Four-Wheeled Alignment (new)

All four wheels are aligned while referencing and adjusting thrust line
Maximum mileage from all four tires
Steering wheel is centered
Vehicles with adjustable rear suspension

Wheel Alignment

Service Procedures Required and Suggested for Proper Vehicle Operation

Wheel alignment is defined as the measurement, analysis, and adjustment of steering and suspension angles to conform to manufacturer specifications. These angles usually include, but are not limited to: caster, camber, toe, and thrust angle. Where these angles are not adjustable and not in specification, component replacement or correction kits may be required. Errors in set-back and steering axis inclination (SAI) are often attributable to failed or damaged components and must be corrected prior to performing an alignment.

Failure to replace or correct suggested parts or service may prevent a proper alignment.

Before performing an alignment Pride Auto Care checks, inspects and verifies the following:

• Tire pressure and size
• Vehicle loading
• Ride height
• Steering and suspension parts

Only if the inspection reveals that all the above are within published specifications, a wheel alignment check and a proper wheel alignment, if needed, may be performed.

At Pride Auto Care, full service tire and auto repair, our staff of ASE-certified technicians complete wheel alignments to original equipment specifications. That means more safety, more cost efficiency and more peace of mind for our customers. Guaranteed!

We feature a veteran service staff & ASE-certified Master Technicians.

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