Regular Jeep® service should consist of a variety of tasks. While oil changes and brake inspections are two big ones, drivers can’t forget about their wheels. Periodic wheel alignment service is important for maintaining a car’s performance and ensuring that its tires don’t wear out prematurely. Let’s take a closer look at Jeep wheel alignment service.
How Do Wheels Become Misaligned?
The more you drive, the greater the chance that your alignment gets out of whack. If you tend to drive on a lot of rocky roads — or you routinely take your Jeep off-road — wheel alignment can suffer. But even on smooth streets, over time it will go out of whack and require realignment.
The Alignment Process
Fixing wheel alignment involves looking at the car from three different angles: front, side, and top. Technicians will then take measurements to determine where adjustments need to be made using the most accurate tools to bring your wheels back to their original positions.
Signs Your Jeep is Out of Alignment
If something is up with your alignment, you’ll probably know it pretty quickly. Signs include:
Veering
When a car veers either to the left or right even when the road is perfectly straight, the alignment is off. This puts you and your passengers in danger of an accident.
Vibrating Steering Wheel
Sometimes cars try to pull to the left and right at the same time. If this happens, you will feel shaking coming from your steering wheel and your chassis.
Balding or Exposed Treads
If the treads on one or more tires are a lot more worn down than others, this could be because the alignment is pressing down in the wrong places.
Have Your Wheel Alignment Inspected in Cincinnati
Because a bad alignment can make driving dangerous, it’s important to have it fixed quickly. If you would like to have yours inspected by experts, make an appointment with the service center at Jake Sweeney Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Cincinnati today!
