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Putting air in tires. Scheduling routine tire rotations. Ensuring your tires and wheels are balanced. There's a lot that goes into making sure you get the most mileage from your set. One tire service not everyone thinks about is the one that's part of our namesake, the alignment. A wheel alignment refers to how your wheels point. There are three angles that determine their position in relation to your vehicle, and they play a crucial role in tire wear. Through normal wear-and-tear, as well as significant collisions with pot holes, it's possible to shift the alignment angles. This can result in faster and irregular tire wear.

That's why it's a good idea to have your alignment checked and a wheel alignment performed, if necessary, before you install new tires. This way, you start off on the right foot. New tires aren't the least expensive part on a vehicle, and it's reasonable you'll want to get every mile possible.

Another time to have an alignment performed is if you alter the ground clearance of your vehicle. When changing the geometry of your factory suspension, you should have a re-alignment service to make adjustments as necessary, which will also reduce wear on your tires and suspension components.

If you need a wheel alignment or would like an alignment check, contact Ken's Fairbanks Alignment. We specialize wheel alignment services for Fairbanks, AK, North Pole, AK, Fort Wainwright, AK, and surrounding areas.