
Wheel Alignment 101
Wheel Alignment is concerned with the three primary wheel angles describing how the wheel-tire assembly meets the steering components. When wheels are in alignment, they meet the steering system precisely so that opposing wheels are parallel to each other with the tire rubber meeting the road at a perfect right angle of 90 degrees. With the flat surface of the tires meeting the flat surface of the road, you can expect to have tire treads wear evenly. Conversely, when wheels are out of alignment, the tire rubber does not meet the road perfectly, and the tire treads are prone to uneven or rapid wear that can cause them to wear out prematurely. Left unattended, the worse consequence of poor wheel alignment is a tire blowout.Â
Warning Signs that you need a 4-Wheel Alignment Service
Simply following the recommended maintenance interval for Wheel Alignment Service is always a good starting point. However, since Wheel Alignment is so important and some driving factors can cause wheels to get out of alignment before the maintenance interval arrives, we also recommend monitoring your vehicle for any of the warning signs of poor wheel alignment. With maximum passenger safety and vehicle reliability as the ultimate goals, monitoring your Subaru car, crossover or SUV for warning signs of poor wheel alignment will help protect the vehicle reliability and safety that you expect.