Northlake Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram: Time For A Balance And Alignment?
They're important things, your alignment and wheel balance are. Most likely the last thing you might consider in the care and feeding of your Northlake Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram (CDJR), the first telltale sign something might be amiss with your Chrysler 300, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Challenger or Ram Truck is it has a tendency to pull to the left or the right. Far from a safe practice, it may continue to worsen the handling conditions of the car, truck or SUV, and cause premature tire wear that puts you, your loved ones and your vehicle at risk.
A second issue that crops up from time to time is the vehicle's out-of-balance tire that will sometimes feel as though it is riding on a road with the consistency of a rippled washboard. The highway can be glass-smooth but if the tires are un-balanced, a repetitive dull thud or vibration is likely felt transmitting up through the steering wheel. To balance them, small weights are glued to the inside of alloy rims typically found on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles or clipped to the outside lip of steel wheels to help balance a tire.
These two often overlooked issues can be the leading cause of excessive tire wear, suspension failure, and general wear and tear on your Northlake CDJR car, truck or SUV. Simply put, it's a case where your wheels are pointing, even slightly, in different directions. Think of it as your Jeep Grand Cherokee or Dodge Challenger being "pigeon-toed." This in-turn causes accelerated and uneven tire wear as well as actually taking away from your driving pleasure because you are constantly fighting the steering wheel to keep your Northlake Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram truck running straight and true. Easily correctable, your Napleton CDJR service department is ready and able to straighten it all out for you.
Numerous reasons exist that cause vehicles to go out of alignment. They can be something as harsh as running over road debris, hitting a pothole, a curb or running off the edge of the road. It can even be as simple as hitting a parking block outside your local supermarket. But there is the possibility that you might not even realize a problem exists until you suffer a blowout or uneven wear renders your tires balder than actor Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
An unwanted by-product of alignment and wheel balance issues is the fact that the specialized tires used on today's high-performance cars and trucks are more of an investment than in the past. A vehicle that wears out your tires faster than normal will end up costing you much more than the price of an alignment.
A Napleton Pro-Tip: Always have your tires rotated and balanced at the same time that you bring it in for alignment. That way you know your Northlake Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram are as close to factory standards as possible for miles and miles of enjoyable driving ahead.
A good rule of thumb is to have a specialist check your tires every other oil change. That way you can be sure that your new Northlake CDJR vehicles are at the top of their game. No one knows your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicle like the service technicians at Northlake CDJR. Please call for an appointment today.