Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment in Four Oaks, NC
If your vehicle pulls, your steering wheel sits crooked, or your tires are wearing unevenly, an alignment check is the place to start.
Wheel alignment sets the angles of your wheels back to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications so the tires meet the road correctly. Proper alignment protects your tires, improves handling and steering feel, and helps the vehicle track straight down the road.
Signs your vehicle needs an alignment
- The vehicle pulls to the left or right on a flat road
- The steering wheel is crooked while driving straight
- Tires are wearing unevenly or wearing out quickly
- Steering feels loose or the vehicle wanders
- You recently hit a pothole, curb, or had suspension work done
What we check
Before aligning a vehicle, we inspect tires, tire pressure, steering components, and suspension parts. Worn tie rods, ball joints, bushings, or struts can prevent an alignment from holding, so it is important to correct those first. Once the vehicle is ready, we set the alignment angles back to specification.
Alignment and new tires
An alignment check is one of the best ways to protect a new set of tires. Poor alignment can wear a brand-new tire unevenly in a short amount of time. If you are buying new tires in Four Oaks, ask us about checking the alignment during the same visit.
Serving Four Oaks, Benson, Meadow, and Johnston County
Custom Auto Repair LLC provides alignment service for drivers in Four Oaks, Benson, Meadow, Blackmans Crossroads, Smithfield, and the surrounding Johnston County area.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if I need an alignment?
- Common signs are the vehicle pulling to one side, a crooked steering wheel when driving straight, uneven or rapid tire wear, and loose or wandering steering.
- How often should I have an alignment done?
- Have alignment checked once a year, when you install new tires, after hitting a hard pothole or curb, and any time steering or suspension parts are replaced.
- Will an alignment fix a vibration?
- Usually not. Vibration is more often a tire balance, tire condition, or suspension issue. We inspect the vehicle to identify the real cause before recommending a repair.
- Can worn suspension parts affect alignment?
- Yes. Worn tie rods, ball joints, bushings, or struts can keep an alignment from holding. We check those parts before aligning the vehicle.
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Pulling to one side?
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