Wheel Alignment 101
Wheel alignment is all about how the wheels are pointed, and tires grip the road. A Ford with aligned wheels at factory specifications has wheels pointing straight, front wheels steering parallel, and all wheels perpendicular to the road. Wheel alignment service adjusts the camber, caster, and toe-in angles to ensure factory specifications. A vehicle with wheels aligned will drive straight down a flat, straight road.
What Happens Without Wheel Alignment?
Bad wheel alignment can cause serious driveability, tire wear, and safety problems. Without wheel alignment, the wheels are crooked, and tires do not grip the road properly. This leads to driveability risks and rapid tire wear. Be sure to get a prompt wheel alignment check if you notice these symptoms while driving in Fort Washington, PA:
- Veering or pulling toward the side of the road
- Irregular tire wear
- Driving straight with a crooked steering wheel
- Tires squealing
- Steering feels loose
- Vibration in the steering wheel
Two-Wheel & Four-Wheel Alignment Service
Wheel alignment service is generally applied according to the vehicle's drivetrain type. Two-wheel alignment service is also called a front-wheel alignment because it is given to two-wheel-drive models. A four-wheel alignment is for AWD and 4x4s. Both services are the same in terms of adjusting wheel angles, with the difference being the number of wheel positions checked and adjusted.
Wheel Alignment Service Overview
A certified technician begins by mounting the vehicle to our computerized wheel alignment equipment. The equipment measures wheel angles to specifications. The camber, caster, and toe-in are restored by adjusting the suspension/steering parts. Service includes a complimentary multi-point inspection.
