New tire installation on your vehicle should also include wheel alignment. After that, it’s recommended to have your tires rotated and realigned every year with regular maintenance. You may need to have your wheels aligned in between if you hit a curb or deep potholes while driving.
Each time you drive over road imperfections it knocks your wheels somewhat out of alignment. When it’s a harder hit, you may need to visit the shop sooner for a realignment. You may begin to notice some indications that your vehicle requires service. Pulling to the left or right when you depress the brakes is one of them. Another is a vibration in the steering wheel when you brake. If you need to exert extra effort to steer the car, then it’s time to have it realigned.
Uneven wear on your tires is the result of misalignment. When you’re in Saint James, stop by our service center at Lincoln of Smithtown and speak with one of our knowledgeable technicians about proper alignment and maintenance schedules.