Count on the experts at Firestone Complete Auto Care for all your wheel alignment needs.
Count on the experts at Firestone Complete Auto Care for all your wheel alignment needs.
WHAT IS WHEEL ALIGNMENT?
Regular wheel alignment ensures your tires meet the road at the right angle and your wheels are pointing straight. Proper wheel alignment maximizes fuel economy, tire life, and the overall performance of your vehicle.
If you’ve noticed your car pulling to one side or the steering wheel is not centered while you drive, it could mean your car is due for a wheel alignment. At Firestone, we perform more than 5,000-wheel alignments daily. We use computerized wheel alignment technology, which means ourcamber, caster, toe and thrust anglemeasurements are extremely precise and accurate.
HOW MUCH IS A WHEEL ALIGNMENT?
The cost of a wheel alignment can vary depending on the make and model of your car. Enter your vehicle information below to get an estimate.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET AN ALIGNMENT?
Generally, we recommend getting a wheel alignment check every 6,000 miles or 6 months as a maintenance practice. In addition to that, hitting potholes or curbs and getting into minor accidents can also cause alignment issues that will require maintenance. If you notice your vehicle pulling to one side, your steering wheel is crooked when you’re driving straight, or there is a squealing noise coming from your tires, you may need to align the wheels earlier than planned. Make it a habit to check your tires regularly and watch out for uneven or rapid tread wear, which could also be a sign that your wheel alignment is off. Fixing the alignment will ensure your tires last longer, so it’s worth the investment.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICES
Firestone Complete Auto Care offers different limited warranties* on our wheel alignments to match our customer’s unique needs. From a 12-month limited warranty to a lifetime warranty, Firestone Complete Auto Care has options to suit you. Just want to check in and make sure your car is aligned? Get peace of mind with our alignment check.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK
WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK
Inspect vehicle suspension and steering systems, including tire air pressure and tire condition
Vehicle placed on an alignment rack, where laser sensors are mounted and measure the current alignment settings
Print initial tire alignment readings
Wheel Alignment: Standard
Wheel Alignment: Standard
Inspect suspension and steering systems, including air pressure and tire condition
Vehicle is placed on an alignment rack, where sensors are mounted and compensated
Print initial tire alignment readings.
Camber, caster, toe and thrust angles are adjusted according to manufacturer specifications
Print final tire alignment readings
Test drive the vehicle
Wheel Alignment: Lifetime
Wheel Alignment: Lifetime
The lifetime wheel alignment comes complete with everything included in the standard alignment, plus:
A lifetime limited warranty*, meaning Firestone will realign your car whenever you need it, for free, for as long as you own the car.
*Consult with a Firestone Complete Auto Care manager for complete conditions and terms of the lifetime limited warranty
Safety Systems Alignment
Safety Systems Alignment
Many modern vehicles are equipped with Safety Systems such as Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) and/or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Sensors, cameras, lasers and radars that help your vehicle detect other vehicles, pedestrians and markings on the road all rely on proper alignment to function accurately. The make, model, and year of your vehicle will determine whether you need a Safety System Alignment.
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*Most of our locations are equipped with the latest technology to perform Safety System Alignments but capability varies per location.
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Wheel Alignment Services
Firestone offers quality wheel alignment services with a lifetime warranty. An experienced auto technician will check your vehicle’s wheel alignment.
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4-Wheel Alignment Services
Get a 4-wheel alignment at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Our ASE-certified auto technicians will adjust front & rear suspension camber, caster & toe angles.
An alignment is not a time-consuming procedure and should typically take an hour or less. A four-wheel alignment (as opposed to a front-wheel one) will take a little longer, and if the mechanic finds broken or worn-out parts in the suspension system, replacing them will take longer as well.
A front-end alignment usually costs between $65 and $100 (some brands, of course, are more). At that price, it should be a regular part of your car care regime. To make an alignment even more economical, some car care facilities offer lifetime alignment packages for around $200.
Why Your Alignment Is Important. Regular alignments should be done twice a year as part of your basic auto maintenance. Why? Because misaligned tire and wheel assemblies will impact your gas mileage, cause tires to wear out faster, and reduce drivability.
That's because some vehicles require specialized equipment or have engineering designs that make the job more difficult and time consuming. While performing the alignment, the technician may find that more work — like tire balancing or car suspension repairs — is needed.
It can lead to having to replace your tires early, decrease your fuel economy, and other more costly repairs. The actual length of time differs from one car to the next, but generally speaking, you want to get an alignment every 5,000 to 8,000 miles under normal conditions.
Neglecting this checkpoint can lead to dangerous problems, including: Steering Problems: When wheels become out of line, they aren't facing in the directions necessary for optimal handling.
Driving a car with bad alignment is never recommended and can cause more than just an annoying driving experience. Doing so could lead to reduced fuel economy, expensive tire replacement costs, and steering concerns that could put you, your passengers, and other motorists at risk.
For the most part, doesn't matter whether you get your alignment before or after having your new tires put on. Most experts agree that the only effect worn tires have on your alignment is a change to the vehicle's ride height which, given today's steering and suspension design, should be negligible.
The cost of an alignment depends on several factors: The number of wheels. A front-end alignment, which involves only the two wheels on the front of the car, typically costs anywhere from $50 to $75. Four-wheel alignments cost more, usually $100 to $175.
Using a tape measure or string, you can do a full and complete wheel alignment at home. This includes: Castor: the slope of your steering axis, which you can determine by drawing a vertical line through the upper and lower ball joint. Camber: the vertical angle that your tires are tilted, either in or out.
Driving a vehicle with improper wheel alignment will result in uneven tire wear. If the problem is not corrected right away, the lifespan of the tires will be drastically reduced, and you will end up spending a lot of money to replace your tires prematurely.
Keep this in mind…a good, precise alignment should take about 60 to 90 minutes to complete. If you're in the waiting area for 20 minutes and they come out and tell you your car's done, chances are someone was cutting some corners. Nobody's good enough to do the job that fast.
Tire alignments typically take 30-60 minutes. However, this time frame can vary as it depends on several factors. That includes the type of alignment, the type of vehicle, the condition of the vehicle's components, and the technician's experience.
A proper wheel alignment should take about an hour and a half. If you're only in the waiting room for 10 minutes, it probably wasn't done right. A proper alignment involves aligning three angles: caster, camber, and toe-in.
Alignment is accomplished by adjusting four specific suspension angles—toe, thrust, camber, and caster back to their factory settings. These angles are adjusted by a trained technician using some complex, and expensive machinery, so it's unlikely you'll ever find yourself performing your own alignment.
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