Posted on 12/19/2025
When your car tracks straight and the steering feels calm, it is easy to forget about wheel alignment. But every pothole, curb rub, and worn suspension part can slowly nudge those angles out of spec. At first you may only notice a slight pull or a bit of tire noise. Left alone, those small changes can turn into rapid tire wear and a car that does not behave the way you expect when you need to stop or swerve. How Alignment Affects Everyday Driving Alignment is about how your wheels sit in relation to the road and to each other. When they are set correctly, the car rolls with minimal drag, the steering wheel stays centered, and the tires share the workload evenly. That is why a properly aligned car usually feels relaxed on the highway and stable in crosswinds. Once alignment drifts, the car starts to make you work harder. You may find yourself nudging the wheel to keep it in its lane or feeling the vehicle follow grooves in the pavement. Over a long drive, that extra ... read more