Poor wheel alignment is a common problem that just about everyone will need to deal with. However despite this, it’s something not many of our Budget Brakes customers actually know the symptoms for, as it can have a range of different signs and not all of them are easy to spot.
The most commonly reported symptom of poor wheel alignment at Budget Brakes is that of the vehicle pulling to one-side. However; to know whether your wheels are properly aligned, it’s best to stop in at a Budget Brakes shop. However; one way to keep an eye on things is to examine tire wear. By examining tire wear you can actually learn a lot about problems in your suspension, tire pressure and also your wheel alignment.
The three most common wear patterns associated with poor wheel alignment that you need to be aware of are:
-Feathering happens when the tread wears quicker on one side than it does on the other. It looks like one side of the tread is rounded, and the other is sharp. Run your fingers around your tread one way, and then the other. If one way feels a lot smother – then it’s a sign that your wheels need aligned.
-Cupping occurs when your tires seem to have cup-shaped or scallop like indentations. If this occurs then it means either that your car’s suspensions is damaged or your wheel alignment needs checked. Budget Brakes can diagnose and help find the problem.
-Toe Wear looks like a tire that’s worn on one side, but not the other. It’s a tell-tale sign of you’ve guessed it – poor wheel alignment, so visit Budget Brakes for a check-up. We can fix your problems starting from $59.
Tire wear is actually one of the easiest ways to spot a whole range of problems, and not just poor alignment. However, if you’re tires are wearing quickly or you see strange wear patterns, then pay a visit to a Budget Brakes shop as it could very well be an alignment issue and one that needs professional re-alignment.
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