Tire alignment problems cause uneven wear patterns, steering issues, and reduced fuel economy that can cost hundreds in premature replacements.

CARS.COM — You may not notice it right away, but as you get behind the wheel of your car more and more, you’ll start to notice that something isn’t quite right. You’re drifting in one direction or ...

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...

Drivers often treat alignments like the flossing of auto maintenance. We all know we're supposed to be doing it, but most people wait until something hurts to take a professional's advice seriously.

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Tire alignment is a not-so-complicated procedure that simply involves adjusting the wheel angles to ensure they’re perpendicular to the ground or parallel. While the process can be challenging to pull ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I am in the Air Force, and last week when I was driving through the gate at the base, the security-forces soldier accidentally raised the security barrier on my BMW Z4 while I was ...

Vibrations at high speeds are typically caused by unbalanced tires, not a need for a wheel alignment. A car door that is difficult to shut could be misaligned or simply need lubrication. Some experts ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

Drivers looking for a wider stance often use wheel spacers to achieve this. They push wheels further out from the hub to increase the track width. This change improves the appearance of the car and ...