We hate to say it, but you can easily knock your wheels out of alignment if you aren’t careful when you are driving your automobile. We can help here at Shums Auto Repair. We are experts in wheel alignment, and we make certain that all of our customers’ vehicles have aligned wheels that make it easy to control their automobiles. When you are out on the road, keep in mind the following things that knock wheels out of alignment quickly. Being gentle on your wheels should be a priority.
Accidents
You may not be able to avoid an accident, but you can have your wheel alignment checked after the incident. Any time your vehicle receives a jolt, things can go wrong including the wheel alignment. Even a minor accident can cause misalignment or problems with the wheel balance.
Bumps
Be careful when you drive over bumps in the road or speed bumps. Even if you are in a rush, it’s best to slow down when you go over the bumps to avoid damaging your wheel alignment or suspension. The maximum speed limit recommended for speed bumps is 5 mph. Take into account the size of the bump and drive over it accordingly. Don’t damage your wheels on large bumps.
Construction
Road construction can wreak havoc on your wheels and tires, especially if you pick up road debris in the tire tread. Slow down to the construction zone speed limit at a maximum. If the road surface is bumpy and uneven, slow down even more. Don’t cause unnecessary damage to your alignment.
Curbs
Most people knock their wheels out of alignment by hitting curbs. When you slam into the curb, the wheel is pushed in the opposite direction. This can throw the alignment off as well as the wheel balance. If you hit the curb hard enough, you may also blow out a tire.
Markers
The same thing happens when you pull into parking spaces too fast and hit the cement markers. Your wheels are pushed backward in a direction that they should not go. If you hit the marker hard enough, you can also damage your front tires.
Potholes
Finally, one of the worst things for wheel alignment is potholes. These road hazards throw your tires and wheels in a million different directions at once. This can seriously damage your tires, wheels, and suspension.
You can count on Shums Auto Repair in Philadelphia, PA, to realign your wheels if they are out of alignment. Call us today to schedule a service appointment.
