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Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Alignment Inspection

April 21, 2019

Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Grand Rapids drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.

When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Grand Rapids will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and steering parts for signs of wear or damage. He?ll also compare your current alignment with the vehicle manufacturer?s settings.

Your vehicle owner?s manual will have a recommendation for when to check alignment. Of course, this recommendation is based on normal driving. If you have been in a crash, hit a curb/pothole, frequently drive off-road around Grand Rapids, or notice any symptoms of misalignment, have your Tuffy Grand Rapids service advisor perform an important alignment check.

Tuffy Grand Rapids
610 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
616.452.4425

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