Tires & Alignment

Tires & wheel alignment.

Pulling and shaking do not always mean the alignment is off. Bay 7 reviews tire condition, wheel balance and related steering or suspension concerns before recommending service.Pulling or shaking is not always an alignment issue. Bay 7 checks tires, wheel balance and related steering or suspension concerns first.

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Match the repair to the symptom.

An alignment adjusts wheel angles. Balancing addresses how a wheel and tire assembly rotates. Neither will repair a worn suspension component or damaged tire. The speed at which a vibration appears, the wear pattern and recent impacts help determine what to inspect.Alignment adjusts wheel angles; balancing addresses rotation. Neither repairs damaged tires or suspension. Vibration speed, wear and recent impacts guide inspection.

If steering or suspension wear is found, that work may need to be addressed before an alignment can hold the intended settings.Worn steering or suspension parts may need repair before an alignment can hold its settings.

Before your visit: Mention recent tire replacement, a pothole impact or whether the vehicle pulls only while braking.Before your visit: Mention new tires, pothole impacts or pulling that happens only while braking.

Questions about this service.

Does pulling always mean the alignment is off?

No. Tire pressure, tire condition, brake drag, suspension wear and the road surface can also contribute to a pull.

Can an alignment fix a vibration?

Not necessarily. A speed-related vibration may involve balance, tire condition, a wheel or another rotating component. Describe when and where you feel it.

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Describe your vehicle’s symptoms.

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