Tires and Wheels
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Bump in the Road (Alignment)
There's something you can do that helps your tires last longer, wear more evenly and your vehicle handle better. "Sign me up," you say! Wondering what that is? It's aligning your wheels, and it ...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your ...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
It’s just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When they’re not, that is calle...
Published on: Jul 23, 2023
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out o...
Published on: Sep 06, 2020
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens,...
Published on: Mar 08, 2020
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right.&n...
Published on: Sep 08, 2019
Tracking True in Springfield: Wheel Alignment
At Rick's Automotive, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Rick's Automotive alignment service, your vehicle is put on an align...
Published on: Jul 13, 2016