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Tires, Alignment & TPMS

Signs You May Need a Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment keeps your tires wearing evenly and your car driving straight. Misalignment comes from normal wear, potholes, and curb impacts — and it has clear signs.

April 27, 2026

A wheel alignment being performed on a vehicle in a service bay

The car pulls or drifts

If the car pulls to one side on a flat, straight road, the alignment may be off. A pull can also come from a tire, so an inspection helps tell them apart.

The steering wheel is off-center

If you're driving straight but the steering wheel isn't centered, that's a common sign the alignment needs adjustment.

Uneven tire wear

Feathering, camber wear (one side of the tread worn more than the other), or rapid wear on one edge of the tire all point to alignment issues. Catching it early helps your tires last.

Want us to take a look?

These articles are general guidance — not a diagnosis of your car. Bring it to Happy Cars at 12935 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787 and we'll inspect before we recommend any repair.

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