8 Signs Your Dodge Needs a Tire Alignment

8 Signs Your Dodge Needs a Tire Alignment

Uneven Tire Wear 

When a car’s wheels are pressing against the tarmac at unusual angles, the tires start to wear down unevenly. This shortens tire lifespan and also raises the risk of skids and blowouts. 

Squealing Tires

The awkward angles of misaligned tires often cause them to squeal when the car corners. The incorrect angle makes the tires slide slightly or scrub against the tarmac, generating the squealing sound.

Veering to One Side

You may also find your car pulling to one side when the wheels aren’t perfectly straight. This will become most noticeable when driving along a straight stretch of road; you’ll start drifting toward the neighboring lane. 

Crooked Steering Wheel 

The steering system is directly connected to the suspension and wheels. Misaligned tires put pressure on the steering column, sometimes twisting it out of shape, which can cause the steering wheel to become fixed at a crooked off-center angle. 

Loose Steering Wheel

With misaligned tires putting strain on the suspension and steering system, your steering will also become less precise. The steering wheel could start to feel looser in your hands, with more free play and a less firm and responsive feel

Excess Vibrations 

With misaligned wheels and the resultant uneven tire wear, your car will begin generating more road noise and vibrations. So if your rides are becoming less smooth and quiet, have the alignment of your wheels checked. 

Poor Gas Mileage

Fuel efficiency is optimized when the wheels of your car are perfectly parallel. The more they come out of proper alignment, the more rolling friction is created, which causes gas mileage to gradually diminish. 

Visibly Misaligned Tires 

If misalignment becomes really bad, you’ll notice something strange about the appearance of your ordinarily beautiful Dodge. When viewed directly from the front, you may clearly see that the wheels are crooked. 

Have Your Wheel Alignment Measured at Your Dodge Dealership

It’s advisable to have the alignment of your tires measured twice a year, which requires specialist machinery and training. If our technicians find that the wheels are out of alignment, they can quickly return them to the proper factory positioning. 

Visit Auffenberg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Shiloh, IL, todayj to have your tires realigned, rotated, or replaced. We offer consistently top-notch vehicles, financing, maintenance services, and customer care.

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