When all of a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard in Greer or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday SC driving can cause your minivan wheels to be out of alignment. This can lead to expensive premature tire and suspension wear.
Here are some alignment basics from Advantage Auto:
The first angle is called toe: do the wheels point in towards each other or away from each other at the front of the tire.
The next angle is called camber: do the wheels tip in or out at the top.
And finally, there is castor. Castor measures the angle where the front axles attach to the vehicle.
The ideal alignment for your minivan was designed by its engineers. Advantage Auto alignment service starts with an inspection of the steering and suspension – so see if anything’s bent, broken or worn out. Then the Advantage Auto technician will look at tire condition. From there, the minivan is put on an alignment rack and an initial alignment reading is taken. The wheels are then aligned to manufacturer’s specifications.
Your owner’s manual probably has a recommendation for how often your minivan alignment should be checked – usually every couple of years. If you suspect an alignment problem with your minivan, get it checked at Advantage Auto before you suffer expensive tire or suspension damage.
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Advantage Auto
864.801.1810
2561 Country Club Road
Greer, SC 29651
