Two-Wheel Alignment Service

Two-Wheel Alignment at Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha, WI

We offer two-wheel alignment service, including computerized wheel alignment technology operated by a certified technician following Kia’s technical service bulletin. If your Kia has a front-wheel-drive powertrain and you have noticed rapid wear on the front tires, you should schedule your next alignment service promptly to contain the problem as it will only worsen with time.

All About Two-Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is the automotive industry’s term for how the wheels meet the steering components guiding how each tire meets the road. When all wheels are correctly aligned, every tire is pointed correctly with front wheels rotating parallel, and tires meeting the road at 180 degrees. This allows for extended tire life as it helps to prevent rapid tire wear. Two-wheel alignment service is for two-wheel-drive 2WD Kia models and targets the front two wheels for alignment.

How Did My Wheels Get Misaligned?

It is important to remember that perfect wheel alignment simply will not last forever as every vehicle that travels will handle vibrations and bumps that will eventually knock wheel angles out of alignment. However, we also know that wheel alignment can be knocked out from single events like hitting a large pothole, curb parallel parking, or a median going fast enough.

What are the Warning Signs of Needing an Alignment Service?

When wheel angles are off, and tires are not meeting the road properly, there will be areas of the tire handling an additional load that causes rapid wear damage. As the rapid wear worsens, you can expect the symptoms of misalignment to worsen as well. Here are the known symptoms of bad wheel angles in need of an alignment: -Rapid and uneven tire wear -Squealing tires -Pulling to a side with centered steering wheel -Vibrations in the steering wheel -Shaking in the cabin -Tires losing pressure -Tire blowout

What Happens During Two-Wheel Alignment Service?

Service features a certified technician and our computerized wheel aligner of the newest technology. Your 2WD Kia model will be mounted on our wheel aligner that will measure wheel angles and signal the technician what adjustments need to be made to bring the camber, caster, and toe back to factory specifications.