OUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICES
Firestone Complete Auto Care offers alignment services to match your vehicle’s needs, including options to check your tire alignment for peace of mind. Choose from our different warranties*, including a 12-month warranty and a lifetime warranty, designed to suit your driving habits.
Wheel Alignment Check
- Inspect vehicle suspension and steering systems, including tire air pressure and tire condition
- Vehicle placed on an alignment rack, where laser sensors are mounted and measure the current alignment settings
- Print initial tire alignment readings
Wheel Alignment: Standard
- Inspect suspension and steering systems, including air pressure and tire condition
- Vehicle is placed on an alignment rack, where sensors are mounted and compensated
- Print initial tire alignment readings.
- Camber, caster, toe and thrust angles are adjusted according to manufacturer specifications
- Print final tire alignment readings
- Test drive the vehicle
Wheel Alignment: Lifetime
The lifetime wheel alignment comes complete with everything included in the standard alignment, plus:
- A lifetime limited warranty*, meaning Firestone will realign your car whenever you need it, for free, for as long as you own the car.
*Consult with a Firestone Complete Auto Care manager for complete conditions and terms of the lifetime limited warranty
Safety Systems Alignment
Many modern vehicles are equipped with Safety Systems such as Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) and/or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Sensors, cameras, lasers and radars that help your vehicle detect other vehicles, pedestrians and markings on the road all rely on proper alignment to function accurately. The make, model, and year of your vehicle will determine whether you need a Safety System Alignment.
*Most of our locations are equipped with the latest technology to perform Safety System Alignments but capability varies per location.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET AN ALIGNMENT?
Generally, we recommend getting a wheel alignment check every 6,000 miles or 6 months as a maintenance practice. In addition to that, hitting potholes or curbs and getting into minor accidents can also cause alignment issues that will require maintenance. If you notice your vehicle pulling to one side, your steering wheel is crooked when you’re driving straight, or there is a squealing noise coming from your tires, you may need to align the wheels earlier than planned. Make it a habit to check your tires regularly and watch out for uneven or rapid tread wear, which could also be a sign that your wheel alignment is off. Fixing the alignment will ensure your tires last longer, so it’s worth the investment.