Jeep Alignment Near Pueblo, CO

What Are the Signs of Bad Alignment?

There are a few telltale signs that indicate you need a tire alignment. Tire alignments are not something to be taken lightly, and it doesn’t matter which manufacturer your vehicle is by––Jeep, Ford, Chevy, etc.––the need for tire alignments is always an inevitability. Why does this occur? Simply put––wear and tear. Some things can greatly exacerbate the situation and call for an alignment sooner than not, such as accidentally hitting a curb, but general daily driving can also throw your tires out of alignment over time.

A tire alignment, also known as a wheel alignment, is what’s needed to “synchronize” your tires to your suspension––and by extension, your steering wheel. This is accomplished by, as the name implies, aligning the wheels back to their center position. Wheels that are improperly aligned may face more inward or more outward, and the tires will wear down unevenly, reducing traction and shortening their lifespan.

You’ll know you need a tire alignment if you notice these signs: your vehicle veers slightly to the left or right, and your steering wheel looks misaligned with the orientation the tires are facing. This can be off-putting enough to drive, but it’ll at least be noticeable when the problem gets too severe. The need for a tire alignment is something that should only need to be done every 5,000 miles or so unless you put a lot of stress on your vehicle, and that will hopefully prevent any issues. Stress on your tires, suspension, brakes, and steering can come in all forms––whether that be from regular off-roading, hitting a pothole, running over a curb, or even taking a speed bump too fast. Think back to how your vehicle felt to drive the first day you purchased it, and compare it to how it feels to drive now. A vehicle that needs an alignment will not feel as great to drive.

What Happens If You Don’t Get an Alignment?

Like an infection, your vehicle’s health will only deteriorate if problems like unaligned tires persist longer than they should. Leaving your tires unattended will cause major issues down the line. Wear and tear on your vehicle is the worst part about not getting your wheels aligned, which will affect components like your suspension, steering column, and your tires, which will all lose lifespan and effectiveness. If your tires are misaligned, this also means your vehicle needs to work harder to output its power to the wheels, meaning you may notice your car is using more fuel than it used to.

Needing a tire alignment also makes your vehicle harder to control, whether that be at suburban speed limits or on the freeway, and it’s a problem that will only get worse until you rectify it by bringing your vehicle into a service center, like ours. Ultimately, if you don’t like spending money on unnecessary damages, then you should bring your vehicle in for its annual tire alignment. Sure, the servicing job costs money, but it’s far less than what the long-term repairs can cost if you don’t get regular tire alignments, and it's easy to have done when you get your regular oil changes or tire rotations.

What about the worst-case scenarios? Can ignoring the need for a tire alignment be dangerous? Absolutely. If you don’t get your tires aligned regularly, you run the risk of your tire essentially buckling under the pressure of the misalignment, and the tire is then at risk of popping. When a tire pops while driving, this can be disastrous and cause life-threatening collisions to you and those around you. It’s more common than you think, which is nothing but a decent reminder that vehicle health is crucial, and the best way to keep your vehicle as healthy as possible is by visiting technicians who know how to perfectly align the tires on your Jeep, like our team.

Other Services We Offer

At The Faricy Boys, we offer far more than just tire alignments. When you schedule an appointment with our on-site service center to set a date for your visit, you can select from a wide range of services, including swapping out your brake pads to keep your braking system working properly to keep you safe on the road. When you bring your Jeep into the service center at The Faricy Boys, we can also align and fine-tune your suspension, which is an essential thing to keep up to date on if you plan on off-roading with your Jeep.

Our on-site service center also offers competitive rates on the more common visits, like when your car needs an oil change. We’ll also gladly flush and or change your vehicle’s fluids, such as the transfer case, transmission, differential, and axle, and of course, your engine coolant. We can also handle any major repairs you may need. While your car is in for servicing, we welcome you to utilize our complimentary amenities to stay comfortable and entertained while you wait.

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