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What Causes Misaligned Wheels?

What Causes Misaligned Wheels?

Wheel alignment is a highly involved subject covering many different aspects of your car, SUV, or truck. Misaligned wheels are when your tires point in the wrong direction and can be corrected by a proper wheel alignment. As you can guess, misaligned wheels are a significant safety hazard as it will affect your steering and suspension. Additionally, they could influence your safety and the stability of your tires.   There are various ways for your vehicle to lose its alignment.  Wheel misalignment can be induced by: Ramming into potholes Hitting the curb  Flying through speed bumps Crashing into concrete parking stalls General wear and tear—as cars age, their rubber parts will start cracking or losing their elasticity. Ball and socket joints will also become loose.   What Happens If You Skip Over a Wheel Alignment? If you overlook misaligned wheels, you might as well be throwing all your money out the window. Without the proper adjustments, your trea ... read more

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