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Wheel Alignment Near Me in Red Deer

Ensuring that your vehicle gets regular wheel alignments is an important part of maintaining your vehicle. An alignment check is performed by a certified automotive technician who analyses your car’s suspension system, the part of the vehicle that attaches the body to the wheels, in search of alignment problems. If any issues are detected they will then adjust the angle so that your tires are positioned in the correct angle when making contact with the road. 

If your vehicle is in need of a proper wheel alignment visit Don’s Tire Red Deer today.

How to Tell if You Need an Alignment

When determining if you are in need of an alignment there are telltale signs that you need to keep an eye out for such as uneven tire wear, your vehicle pulling to the left or right while driving, your steering wheel being misaligned or crooked even when you are traveling straight, or steering wheel vibrations. 

When an automotive technician is examining your vehicle’s alignment they look at three specific aspects of your car: its camber, toe, and caster. 

Your vehicle’s camber is observed by your technician by standing in front of your vehicle. Specifically, they will be looking to see if your tires have a positive or negative camber. If the tires are angled too far inwards you have a negative camber. If the tires are angled too far outwards, you will have a positive camber. Whether your camber is negative or positive you will 

Your vehicle’s toe is observed by your technician by viewing the angles of your tires from above your vehicle. Specifically, they will be looking to see if your tires have either a ‘toe in’ or a ‘toe out’ alignment. Your vehicle has a toe in alignment if its tires are pointed too far inwards. Alternatively, if they are pointed too far outwards they will have a toe out alignment. If your toe’s alignment is pointed too far in either direction your mechanic will recommend performing an alignment. 

The last aspect of alignment that will be observed by your technician will be the caster. To determine if your caster is positive or negatively aligned, your technician will observe the angle of your steering axis from the side of your vehicle. If your vehicle has a positive caster this means that the steering wheel axis is pointed too far towards the driver. A negative caster exists when your steering axis is tilted towards the front of your vehicle. In either case, you are likely in need of an alignment. 

Contact Don’s Tire Red Deer Today For All of Your Automotive Needs

If your vehicle is experiencing any of the symptoms below contact us to make an appointment:

• Your wheel’s tread is uneven
• Your vehicle is pulling to one side while driving
• Your steering wheel is off center even though you are traveling straight
• Your steering wheel is vibrating while driving 

In addition to our wheel alignment services, we also perform oil changes and brake repairs, and more. 

If you are looking for a reliable mechanic to meet all of your vehicle needs, wish to learn about other services we offer, or are wanting to book a consultation, contact the expert staff at Don’s Tire Red Deer today.