Parker Tire and Alignment
4558 CYPRESS ST, WEST MONROE, LA 71291 318.396.5870
When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard in WEST MONROE or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday LA driving can cause your vehicle wheels to be out of alignment. This can lead to expensive premature tire and suspension wear.
Here are some alignment basics from Parker Tire and Alignment:
The first angle is called toe: Do the wheels point in towards each other or away from each other at the front of the tire?
The next angle is called camber: Do the wheels tip in or out at the top?
And finally, there is castor. Castor measures the angle where the front axles attach to the vehicle.
The ideal alignment for your vehicle was designed by its engineers. Parker Tire and Alignment alignment service starts with an inspection of the steering and suspension to see if anything's bent, broken or worn out. Then the Parker Tire and Alignment technician will look at tire condition. From there, the vehicle is put on an alignment rack and an initial alignment reading is taken. The wheels are then aligned to manufacturer's specifications.
Your owner's manual probably has a recommendation for how often your vehicle alignment should be checked – usually every couple of years. If you suspect an alignment problem with your vehicle, get it checked at Parker Tire and Alignment before you suffer expensive tire or suspension damage.
Give us a call.
Parker Tire and Alignment
318.737.7158
4558 CYPRESS ST
WEST MONROE, LA 71291