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By Brian LaPerle, owner of Northern Tire in Colebrook
If you have had a chance to read my previous articles I have gone over the value of keeping your vehicle for 200,000 miles. I also explained the difference between the annual state safety inspections versus complete inspections with a high mileage goal in mind.

The next step involves furthering your regular complete inspections to include checking your wheel alignment. When your vehicle is out of alignment there are three primary problems. The first and the most known problem is rapid tire wear. When two tires are pointed different directions, one or both of them will be scuffing or skidding while going down the road. This skidding causes the second problem, a reduction in traction, especially when the roads are slippery or wet. If you have ever driven a vehicle out of alignment on snowy roads, you have likely experienced how much traction is lost. The third result of tires headed different directions while going down the road is increased rolling resistance leading to reduced gas mileage. These three together add up to higher costs and decreased safety. This does not take into effect other factors such as poor handling.

My experience has led me to the conclusion the biggest reason drivers do not regularly check their alignment is the cost. We take additional time every visit to ensure the vehicle is thoroughly looked at with the goal of helping you get your vehicle to last as long as possible. In addition to this we also offer a free alignment check with any service and customers who purchase tires from us receive that benefit for the life of the tires. Most of the time alignments are not recommended until there are signs of tire wear. Waiting until the problem becomes visual has already cost you a significant amount of money. Next time you get your vehicle serviced ask for an alignment check.

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