4 Signs Your Ford Needs a Tire Alignment From Your Ford Dealership

A tire alignment, also known as a wheel alignment, is an adjustment of your vehicle’s suspension system to get your wheels back in line with your car. This benefits the overall condition of your tires, making your car safer and easier to handle. That’s why you should always look out for the signs below so you can head to your Ford dealership as soon as they occur.

1. Your Car Is Driving to One Side

When your car is pulling to one side when you’re trying to drive straight, you know something is wrong. The reason your car may be driving to one side instead of straight can lie with your wheel alignment. If your wheels are turned to one side when they should be pointing straight, then your car will pull to one side when you’re trying to go straight.

2. Your Steering Wheel Is Crooked

If your tires are out of alignment with your vehicle’s centerline, then this may make your steering wheel appear off-center. It could be tilted slightly when your car is going in a straight line. When you turn your steering wheel back into a centered position, your car will begin driving to one side instead of straight.

3. Your Tires Are Wearing Down Too Fast

Visually inspect your tires every few weeks for signs of damage and wear. Try to inspect your tires on the same schedule all the time; for example, every four weeks.

By checking your tires every four weeks, you’ll become used to how much your tread typically wears down in that amount of time. That’ll make it easier to notice when your tread is wearing down faster, as you’ll see that your tread has worn down much more in one four-week period than in the last.

4. Your Tread Is Wearing Down Unevenly

When you’re inspecting your tires for wear, be sure to note whether your tread seems to be wearing down evenly or not. Uneven tread wear can be a sign of different issues with your vehicle. It may tell you that you need a tire rotation soon or it could mean your tires are out of alignment with your car.

Pay us a visit at Jim Hudson Ford in Lexington, SC for a wheel alignment or any other service that you need. Contact 803-359-4114 to get in touch with our service department.

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