Your tires are going to wear out over time, but you’d like to make them last as long as possible. One thing that you can do to make sure your tires last longer is making sure that the alignment on your vehicle’s wheel are correctly oriented. The technicians at Flip’s Car Care will check the alignment on your car, truck, SUV, or van and let you know if you need to get a wheel alignment.

There are a variety of ways that you can tell if the alignment on your vehicle can be off and needs to be corrected.

If you can feel your vehicle pulling to the right or left as you’re driving straight. If your vehicle is in need to tire and wheel alignment, you’ll feel a slight (or sharp) pull in one direction as you try to drive straight.

If your steering wheel is crooked as you drive straight. Your steering wheel is designed to look symmetrical while you’re driving. However, you might notice that the center is slight off like you’re veering to one side. this is a definite sign that you need a tire alignment.

No matter the type of tires you buy, you should see consistent, even wear. Be sure to check your tires regularly to see if you notice that your tires are wearing uneven or faster than they should be.

While a vibrating steering wheel could be the result of an unbalanced tire, it could also be a sign that your tires are out of alignment and are pulling in opposite directions.

If you’re unsure about any of these issues, ask the experts at Flip’s Car Care and let you know if your vehicle is in need of a four-wheel alignment or if there’s a separate issue.

Flip’s Car Care offers affordable wheel alignment to customers in Utah County. If you’re unsure if you need a front-end alignment, please don’t hesitate to call our auto shop at 801-377-1333. Our experts can ask you questions about your vehicle and how it drives to help you make an informed decision. Of course, you can always come by and see us at 1445 S. State St, Orem, UT 84097 and we’ll take a look at your vehicle in person to make an assessment. We’ll also let you know about the alignment cost.

If you feel that you need a wheel alignment correction, come see us today at Flip’s Car Care. We’ll work to get your vehicle straightened out and driving properly.