Essential Wheel Alignment: Maximizing Performance

A car performs best when its wheels are positioned correctly relative to the rest of the vehicle and the road. However, wheels can gradually come out of their original alignment, reducing the quality of steering, handling, and tire traction. With wheel alignment, the technicians at Matt LaFontaine Chevrolet GMC can adjust the suspension to ensure your car’s performance is optimized.

Your Driving Becomes Safer

When wheels are slightly twisted out of proper position along the camber, toe, or caster angles, the tires aren’t pressing against the road exactly as designed. This reduces traction, increasing the risk of skids on wet surfaces.

Misalignment also causes the tires to wear down unevenly, exacerbating the problem. Regular alignment restores your wheels to their proper position and protects your overall road safety.

Your Steering Precision Improves

Misalignment messes up a car’s steering, which lessens your control over the vehicle: another significant safety factor. When wheels gradually shift out of alignment, the vehicle might begin veering to one side. The steering wheel can also become looser and crooked, making it harder to track straight or carry out precise maneuvers.

Your Drives Are Quieter and Smoother

Vehicle performance is all about driving pleasure. With misaligned wheels, your car will start to vibrate more and generate more road noise. Routine realignment ensures that your drives remain as smooth and quiet as when your car was brand new.

Your Gas Mileage Improves

The additional friction from misaligned wheels creates rolling resistance. This slows your car down, reducing overall fuel efficiency. Regular realignment makes sure you’re traveling the most miles for each gallon of gas in the tank.

Your Tires Last Longer

As mentioned, misaligned wheels cause uneven tire wear, which in turn worsens the misalignment. Once tires become too uneven to fix with rotations, they’re unsafe to use. With misalignment, you’ll be replacing your tires more frequently.

Your Car Needs Fewer Repairs

When out of alignment, the wheels put more strain on the shocks, struts, ball joints, and other suspension components. This pressure leads to further suspension faults over time.

The steering system and brakes will also undergo additional wear and tear. Routine alignment reduces the number of vehicle malfunctions and costly repair jobs.

Have Your Alignment Fixed at Your GMC and Chevy Dealership

Performance and safety-conscious drivers typically opt to have their wheels realigned once or twice a year. You can schedule routine alignment with our friendly, seasoned technicians. Our comfortable waiting area is available for your use while the routine service is performed as quickly as possible.

Visit your trusted local dealer to have your wheels realigned today. Our courteous staff is dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience, no matter your car purchasing or maintenance needs.

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