GMC Wheel Alignment Service Guide

Keeping up with regular maintenance is one of the best things you can do to extend the lifespan of your vehicle. Most people are familiar with service tasks like oil and fluid changes, but GMC wheel alignment is often overlooked, despite its importance. To help you learn more about wheel alignment and how it affects your vehicle, our Peruzzi Buick GMC team has created this short guide. 

What Is Wheel Alignment? 

Your tires and wheels are the main contact points between your vehicle and the road, meaning they’re under constant stress every time you drive. All wheels have factory-set dimensions that show how they’re meant to be aligned, but as you move, this alignment slowly becomes undone, leading you to need maintenance. Getting your wheels realigned will extend their life and give you better fuel efficiency.

When you visit our GMC service center for wheel alignment, we’ll use a specialty tool that shows the manufacturer’s original factory specifications for your wheels to adjust their position in real time. We’ll adjust four main areas: the toe, camber, caster, and thrust—after this, we ensure the steering wheel is also aligned. We recommend getting wheel alignment every time you replace your tires and getting the alignment checked at least once a year.

Signs You Need Wheel Alignment 

There are a number of factors that affect wheel alignment, including road conditions and how aggressively you drive your GMC SUV or truck. Off-roading and lowering or lifting your car can also lead to misalignment. Thankfully, there are plenty of warning signs that you can look out for that indicate it’s time for wheel alignment, including: 

• Uneven tread wear 
• Your car pulls and drifts left or right 
• Steering wheel vibrations 
• Steering wheel is off-center even when going straight 

Visit Peruzzi Buick GMC For GMC Wheel Alignment 

If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms or it’s simply time for your regular wheel alignment service, stop by our Fairless Hills, PA, GMC dealership today. Our team of factory-trained experts is standing by and ready to answer any questions you may have. Come see us or schedule an appointment online today!