Proper trailer axle/wheel alignment is critical to maximizing tire life, and it's only become more important with the use of wide-base single tires on trailers for fuel economy and weight savings.

Misalignment is the second leading cause of lost tread mileage after improper inflation. This is probably because most truckers don't understand the importance of total vehicle alignment (steer as ...

Say what you will about a tire, but it won’t lie to you. If there are problems with wheel alignment, suspensions, braking or chassis, your tires will be happy to tell you, if you just take a look.

Tire balance and alignment are both vital for keeping your car riding smoothly, preventing excessive tire wear, and keeping you safe by helping your tires stay in contact with the road. This is ...

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...

When it comes to auto maintenance, there's a lot that goes into keeping your car in solid condition for the long haul. With regular and frequent service items — like engine oil replacements, tire ...

The Visual Alignment Indicator (VAI) Siping System provides an easy way to check tire alignment. Compare wear on the sipes located on both of the tire's shoulders, and then realign as necessary. New ...

Tire alignment is a not-so-complicated procedure that simply involves adjusting the wheel angles to ensure they’re perpendicular to the ground or parallel. While the process can be challenging to pull ...

Drivers often treat alignments like the flossing of auto maintenance. We all know we're supposed to be doing it, but most people wait until something hurts to take a professional's advice seriously.