Wheel Alignment in Colorado Springs, CO

Understand the Basics of Wheel Alignment Service

One of the services we perform most often at Car Pros & Muffler Masters is the standard wheel alignment. This maintenance task is vital to the quality of the handling and performance of your vehicle. Yet, many drivers aren’t sure what it is or why they need it.

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Properly aligned wheels play an integral role in maintaining a balance of power, handling, and braking in your driving, and ensuring your vehicle drives straight and true for many years to come. For standard alignment service or ADAS wheel alignment, visit Car Pros & Muffler Masters at 3015 N Stone Avenue. For further information, give us a call at (719) 636-1087.

What Happens During a Wheel Alignment?

The standard wheel alignment is a relatively simple procedure that vehicles require as routine maintenance. Our ASE-certified technicians will adjust the angle(s) of all four wheels to manufacturer specifications during the service. Typically, it involves adjustments to the three main angles: the camber, caster, and toe. Respectively, these terms refer to the inward/outward tilt of the tires, the front/rear tilt of the tires, and the direction the tires are pointed in. The main objective of an alignment is to ensure all four tires track in the same direction by correct placement in the wheelhouse. Proper alignment between all four wheels allows your vehicle to drive straight and “true,” which means it won’t pull in one direction over the other and create unsafe driving conditions.

How to Tell If Your Wheels Are Misaligned

Are you wondering if your wheels are out of alignment? The biggest indicator of alignment problems deals with how your car drives. For instance, if you experience your vehicle pulling to one side (without your input), there’s a high probability one or more of your wheels are misaligned and causing directional chaos. When you drive straight, take note of where the steering wheel is positioned. If you have to hold it in a crooked position to achieve straight driving dynamics, we recommend bringing your car in for an inspection. Additional signs come from your tires. If a tire isn’t placed at the correct angles, it will eventually experience uneven or rapid tire wear compared to one that is. Tires that squeal or screech when you drive are also red flags and often point to poor alignment.

ADAS and Wheel Alignment Service

If your car has ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and requires wheel alignment, we take a slightly different approach for execution. Did you know the cameras and sensors in ADAS heavily rely on the wheels and their angles to operate correctly? If your vehicle has systems such as lane keep assist or forward collision warning, for example, it’s imperative to have the wheels and respective sensors and cameras aligned to manufacturer specifications. If they are not, cameras will show incorrect images, and sensors will detect different readings, providing you inaccurate information that can turn hazardous if acted upon. Our technicians are trained in performing both alignments and ADAS calibrations, ensuring every sensor, camera, radar, and laser is at the correct angle and degree. We use top-shelf Hunter wheel and tire technology and ADAS calibration technology for 100% precision.