A tire alignment is an adjustment of the vehicle’s suspension system to make sure the wheels are aligned with the middle line of your car. The wheels can tilt or turn to the side over time, leading to difficulty with handling and discomfort during driving, but getting an alignment at the Toyota dealership can correct the problem.
1. Uncomfortable Rides
Rides can become uncomfortable when your tires are no longer aligned, as the wheels may be facing in different directions. For instance, if one front wheel is turned to the left, but the other is turned to the right, then your car will try to pull you two different ways, regardless of how you’re steering. This leads to an increase in vibrations while you drive.
2. Pulling to One Side
If your car keeps pulling to one side no matter what you do, then your wheels might be out of alignment. One or more of them could be facing in the direction you’re being pulled in. So, even if you’re trying to drive straight, you’ll end up pulling to the left if one of the wheels is facing that direction.
To drive straight when having this issue, you have to tilt your steering wheel and drive a little to the right. The more out of alignment your tires become, the more you have to adjust your steering to get your car to go in the direction you want it to.
3. Tilted Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is often tilted out of its normal position when the tires are out of alignment. This may be one of the first things you notice, as it’s very obvious. The steering wheel being tilted means you’ll have to adjust how you hold it, even to just drive in a straight line. Adjusting your steering like this can be difficult and distracting. Getting an alignment should fix this problem.
4. Tilted Tires
Your tires can move out of alignment on three axes. They can tilt away from or toward the underside of your car. They could turn as you’re steering to the left or right. They can also turn as if they’re midway through a forward or backward rotation. If the wheels are very out of alignment, then you may be able to see it looking at the tires, so inspect them regularly and visit the dealer if they’re out of alignment.
5. Uneven Tread Wear
Your tires can’t touch the ground evenly when the wheels are tilted away from or toward your car. One part of each tilted tire will wear down faster than the rest, leading to uneven tread wear overall. If you notice any uneven wear, then it’s time to schedule a visit to your dealer’s service department.
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