If you are having difficulties controlling your European automobile, it’s possible that the wheels are not aligned. East Coast EuroWerks advises that wheel alignment ensures all of the tire tread meets the pavement. If the wheels are misaligned, your vehicle will pull to the left or right. Even if you are faithful about having your wheels aligned every one to two years, there are things that can knock the wheels out of alignment. Here are some hazards to avoid.
Accidents
Automobile accidents can damage your European automobile’s wheel alignment. These incidents don’t just damage the body. If you have been in an accident, even a minor one, have the wheel alignment checked to make sure that it does not need to be redone.
Bumps
You cannot avoid all of the bumps in the road but you can slow down when you drive over them. Do so to protect your wheel alignment. Flying over bumps, including speed bumps, can knock your wheels out of alignment, damage the tires, and damage your suspension.
Construction
Driving through road construction zones slowly is important for your wheel alignment and suspension. Usually, you end up driving on uneven pavement when you are driving through a construction zone. Protect your wheel alignment and tires by taking it slow.
Curbs
Another thing that can knock your wheels out of alignment is curbs. When you hit them, you force your wheels inward. This is a quick and easy way to damage the wheel alignment, especially if you are turning a corner quickly. Be careful when you are approaching curbs.
Markers
You should also be careful as you pull into parking spaces that have cement markers at the end. If you hit the markers, you will force your wheels backward. This can damage the wheel alignment and also cause damage to your tire tread.
Potholes
One of the worst things for your wheel alignment is driving through potholes too fast. Even if you are in a rush or worried about the drivers behind you, slow down and drive through the pothole at a significantly reduced speed.
Poor Maintenance
Finally, if you haven’t had your tires rotated, your wheels balanced, or your wheels aligned in years, your wheels are likely out of alignment. Make sure to take care of your European automobile’s wheels, too. Don’t ignore this important maintenance.
East Coast EuroWerks is the best auto service shop in Wilmington, NC, so give us a call today if your European automobile is pulling to the left or right while you are driving it. If it is, your wheels need to be realigned.
