Wheel Alignment Explained

When you purchased your Lexus, the wheels were in alignment with the wheel-tire assemblies meeting the steering/suspension components at specifications. The wheels were pointed properly, opposite wheels parallel, and tires are gripping the road perpendicularly. The issue with wheel alignment is that it shifts out of specifications due to simple suspension component wear and tear or from a single incident such as hitting a pothole. Wheel alignment service measures and adjusts the wheel angles called the camber, caster, and toe-in to restore factory specifications.

Trouble Signs Indicating Your Lexus Needs Wheel Alignment

Several problems stem from bad wheel alignment beginning with irregular tire wear. Once rapid irregular tire wear sets in, driving comfort problems, and elevated safety risk are next. Be sure to get a prompt wheel alignment check and corrective service if you notice these bad wheel alignment trouble signs:

• - Rapid uneven tire wear
• - Vehicle pulls toward the side/fighting the steering wheel to drive straight
• - Off-centered steering wheel when driving straight
• - Squealing tires
• - Vibrations
• - Tires losing pressure

What Happens During a 2WD Alignment Service?

Two-wheel drive alignment service is typically applied to front-wheel drive Lexus models with forward momentum generated by the front wheels. The front wheels not only carry the engine’s weight, but they also handle additional steering forces. We have Lexus factory-trained technicians that will mount your Lexus to our computerized wheel alignment equipment. The front wheels’ camber, caster, and toe-in are measured, and suspension components are adjusted to restore factory specifications. Service includes tire and steering/suspension component inspections.