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 ...

I just came back from the Toyota dealer after having my oil changed and tires rotated. They said that I needed a wheel alignment.

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 ...

Hello Paul, I have always known about wheel alignment but when I recently took my car for service the mechanic said it needed front end alignment. Is there a difference? Victoria Hello Victoria, wheel ...

Q: I understand that front wheel alignment is critical and problems in this regard will show up in uneven tire wear. But how critical is rear wheel alignment in comparison? Is the alignment procedure ...

[Written by Krishna King] Imagine taking a relaxing drive on the South Shore on a beautiful warm day. Now imagine driving on South Shore on the same day with your wheels pointing in the wrong ...

Q I just bought my first set of new tires and the service guy was really making a case to have my wheels aligned. I did pay to have them balanced, but declined the alignment. How do you know if you ...

It can cost between $50 for a two-wheel alignment to around $170 for a full four-wheel alignment. Signs you need an alignment include car damage, steering issues, strange noises or uneven wear on the ...

Most gearheads understand the basic definitions of caster, camber, and toe, but when it comes to actuallymeasuring or setting these wheel-alignment specs, the easy solution is to bring the car to a ...