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A big thing for drivers in the Des Moines area, is safety. When the wheels on your vehicle are out of alignment, your vehicle may pull to one side of the road or the other, which could cause you to have an accident. If your vehicle is out of alignment, you should get it taken care of right away at Hilltop Tire Service in Des Moines.

When alignment service is performed at Hilltop Tire Service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are thoroughly inspected for worn or damage parts. The technician will check the alignment against the factory specified settings and will make precise adjustments to bring the wheels back into alignment. This will get all four wheels pointing in the same direction again.

Des Moines drivers should be aware of the signs of misalignment. You may notice your car pulling to one side. Also, the steering wheel may not be centered when you're driving down a straight road. If you see the edges of one edge wearing down faster than the other edge of the tire, this is also a sign of bad alignment. If you notice any of these signs, you should have your alignment checked right away.

If you don’t get your vehicle aligned regularly you will end up chewing through tires and have to replace them sooner.

Obviously, a big pothole can seriously knock things out of alignment, but drivers also should understand that a series of smaller ones can add up too. That's why we recommend that you have your alignment checked regularly. If your vehicle owner's manual doesn't suggest a recommendation, at least once a year is advised.

One thing's for sure: the cost of an alignment at Hilltop Tire Service is far cheaper than having to buy new tires because of neglected alignment issues.