The Importance of Wheel Alignment for Your GMC

Enhance Your Handling

Car and truck wheels can become misaligned along the caster, toe, and camber angles. A disruption to any of these angles can impact your steering and handling. A crooked toe angle, in particular, will alter your cornering precision; the toe angle points the front of the wheel toward the left or the right. 

Once misaligned, a wheel can pull your car slightly to that side, making it difficult to drive in a perfectly straight line. The steering system might also become strained, even pushing your steering wheel off-center. If you’ve begun to experience either of these issues, have your wheels realigned at once. 

Extend Tire Lifespan

Wheel misalignment wreaks havoc on the health of tires. When pushed against the road at awkward angles, tires wear down unevenly, which reduces their lifespan and creates a risk of premature failure. You can extend the life of your tires and reduce the long-term costs of replacements with regular alignment checks and procedures. 

Reduce Noise and Vibrations

Misaligned tires tend to squeal noisily when you turn a corner. The added overall friction also generates more road noise, along with vibrations. As the suspension takes damage, you might also hear squeaking and clunking when you accelerate, brake, or go over a speed bump. Preventative alignments keep your driving peaceful and smooth.

Boost Fuel Efficiency 

Wheel friction has a significant effect on fuel efficiency. As misaligned wheels increase your vehicle’s drag against road surfaces, you’re likely to notice your gas mileage plummeting. 

Enjoy a Safer Ride

When well-kept, GMC vehicles are extremely safe. However, any vehicle with misaligned wheels becomes at greater risk of skids, tire blowouts, and collisions created by steering mishaps. One of the best things you can do for your long-term road safety is to keep your wheels smartly parrallel with regular alignments. 

Get Your Alignment Checked Twice a Year at Your GMC Dealer

Each driver requires realignments at differing intervals, although once every one or two years tends to be the norm. The safest policy is to have your alignment tested each time you take your car or truck in for an oil change, two or three times a year. If the technician finds growing alignment issues, they can promptly realign your wheels there and then. 

Visit Blue Ribbon Chevrolet in Sallisaw, OK, to have your wheels checked and realigned. Our full-service dealership operates with a commitment to trust, integrity, and the building of long-term relationships with valued customers. 

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