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Free Alignment Check
We’ll check that your vehicle’s alignment meets your manufacturer’s specs for free. If you do need an alignment, our tire technicians will make front-end or rear-end adjustments to bring your wheels back to their proper alignment. Scheduling your appointment today will help improve your vehicle’s steering and target proper tread wear.
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About Our Wheel Alignment Service
What's Included in Our Wheel Alignment Service?
First, we use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to check if your wheels meet your vehicle manufacturer's specifications. If an alignment is needed, we'll review the details with you before beginning the work. Our expert service technicians will then perform front-end and/or rear-end mechanical alignment adjustments and ensure your new alignment readings meet manufacturer standards.
Why Is Wheel Alignment Important?
Proper wheel alignment ensures a smoother ride by reducing steering pull and vehicle wander. It also extends tire life by preventing uneven tread wear, which can save you money on premature tire replacements.
When Should I Get a Wheel Alignment?
Most manufacturers recommend getting a four-wheel alignment at least once a year. You may also need an alignment if:
- You've installed a new set of tires
- Your vehicle hit a pothole or steep curb
- You've been in an accident or collision
Where Can I Get a Wheel Alignment Near Me?
Easily schedule an appointment at your local Goodyear® service location for a free wheel alignment check. If an alignment is needed, we'll help you choose the right service package before starting.
Your vehicle is properly aligned when all suspension and steering components are sound and when the tire and wheel assemblies are running straight and true. Proper alignment is necessary for even tread wear and precise steering. Uneven front-or rear-tire wear, or changes in your vehicle's handling or steering response (i.e. pulling to one side) can indicate misalignment. Your vehicle may need a 'front-end' alignment or a 'four-wheel' alignment, depending on the symptoms you are experiencing.
It’s common to ask, ‘How Much is an Alignment?’, but the moderate cost of having your vehicle aligned can more than pay for itself in tire mileage, performance and comfort. Our locations can provide expert alignment should your vehicle need it.
At our locations, we can perform both a 'front-end' alignment or a 'four-wheel' alignment, depending on the symptoms you may be experiencing when driving your vehicle.
Your alignment should be checked annually, or whenever you notice abnormal tire wear, a crooked steering wheel, or a drift in the steering system.
Tire balancing (or wheel balancing) and tire alignment are two different services that can fix inconsistencies your vehicle develops over time. Tire balancing corrects an unevenness in your tires, which is commonly caused over time by tread wear. Tire balance and rotation is recommended every 3,000-6,000 miles or 6 months—or when you experience unusual vibration.
Tire alignment corrects the angle of your wheels by adjusting your vehicle’s suspension. This helps maintain proper tread wear and precise steering. Your tire alignment should be checked annually, or when you notice abnormal tire wear, a crooked steering wheel, or a drift in the steering system.
A wheel alignment adjusts your vehicle's suspension – not the tires or wheels themselves — to impact the angles at which your tires make contact with the road. This helps to ensure proper tread wear and precise steering.
Yes, hitting large potholes can cause misalignment.