If your car, truck, or utility vehicle keeps pulling to the right or left instead of going straight, this is just one sign that the wheels are out of alignment and they need to be realigned. Other signs include a crooked steering wheel and squealing noises when you turn around corners. JA Motors can realign your wheels to make sure that the tread is even on the pavement and you have maximum controllability of your automobile. We are going to list road hazards below that can knock your wheels out of alignment. It’s important that you avoid these hazards if at all possible.
Accidents
You may not be able to avoid an automobile accident, especially if you aren’t at fault. This being said, if you end up in an incident, even a minor one, have your vehicle inspected to make sure there isn’t any damage that is invisible to the naked eye. For example, the accident may have knocked your wheels out of alignment and you will not be able to see this damage.
Bumps
It’s also impossible to avoid all of the bumps in the road, especially if you drive on roads that are not maintained. This being said, you can see large bumps as you approach them, so make certain that you slow down to avoid driving over them too fast. This includes speed bumps.
Construction
You may also be unable to avoid road construction if you cannot find an alternate route to your destination. Slow down in the construction zone to prevent jostling your wheels on the uneven pavement and road covers. Also, keep a wary eye for road debris that could damage your tires if you drive over it.
Curbs
It’s easy to knock your wheels out of alignment if you hit a curb when you turn around a corner. It’s also easy to knock them out of alignment if you hit the curbs when you parallel park, especially if you make hard contact with the curb. Make sure to turn around corners carefully and be careful when you parallel park.
Markers
If you fly into a parking space at the grocery, you are likely to hit the cement marker space. This forces your front wheels backward and knocks them out of alignment. Pull into parking spaces slowly to make sure you don’t make contact with the markers.
Potholes
Finally, driving through potholes at higher than recommended speeds will not only knock your wheels out of alignment but could also damage your tires and suspension. Approach potholes slowly and navigate through them cautiously.
Call JA Motors in Peachtree City, GA, today if you suspect your wheels are out of alignment. We will realign them if necessary.
