The Importance of Regular Wheel Alignments for Your Ford

Most people know checking their tire pressure is important maintenance, but what about wheel alignment? If you want to drive safely and get the best service from your tires, it’s essential to have the wheels aligned on a regular basis. Ziegler Ford Plainwell, in Plainwell, MI, is your local Ford dealer, and we offer five reasons why it’s important to have your wheels aligned at consistent intervals.

1. Proper Tire Wear

Because tire alignment involves how the tires are tilted — inward, outward, backward, forward, etc. — it directly affects the wear on your tires, which affects how long they last. You don’t want your tires to wear unevenly because that shortens their lives, and costs money in the long run.

2. Better Fuel Mileage

Friction is a fact of life and that extends to tires and wheels. Poorly aligned wheels cause extra friction, which creates more drag on your vehicle, reducing it’s fuel efficiency. Everyone wants to save on gas, so you don’t want your vehicle working against you. We can align your tires and save your gas mileage in the process.

3. Better Steering

If your vehicle has been pulling hard to one side, you probably need an alignment. Poor alignment causes steering difficulties. You may have issues keeping your Ford in the proper lane at highway speeds, and you may also have problems braking, with your car drifting to the right or left. This can cause critical issues while driving. We want our customers to be safe, so it’s crucial for us to make sure your tires are properly aligned.

4. Better Ride

Bad alignment can make a vehicle shudder and ride poorly. Since the frame rests on the tires, if they’re not lined up and rolling smoothly, the resulting vibration will spread to the whole car. Your Mustang won’t give you the highway performance it should if needs an alignment. Our service department will get your wheels aligned and have you back on the road, so you can enjoy your road trip. We’ll even check your alignment when you come in for a tire rotation.

5. Saves the Suspension 

Misaligned tires and wheels puts added stress on your vehicle’s entire suspension system, from the springs to the sway bars. Suspension repairs are much more expensive than alignments, so if you think that service is pricey, compare it to replacing failed springs or ball joints. Plus, suspension issues can also cause safety issues while driving. We can make those repairs, too, but there’s wisdom in the old saying about an ounce of prevention.

When you have regular tire alignments, you’re saving money and driving a safer vehicle. Contact Ziegler Ford Plainwell, in Plainwell, MI, to make your appointment to have your alignment checked. It’s an important step to get the best service from your Ford.

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