If you get high-quality, reliable tires, then they should last up to 6 years. However, you do need to stop by the Ford dealership for certain services to make sure they last this long. One thing you need to get regularly is a tire alignment. Most cars start showing signs that they need the service after driving around 6,000 miles, so let's take a look at what some of those signs are. more 5 Signs Your Ford Needs a Tire Alignment From the Ford Dealership 1. Your Steering Wheel Is Crooked A crooked steering wheel is one of the most obvious signs your tires are no longer alignment with the midline of your car. The tilt might be very slight, but it'll be there all the time, even when it's in a neutral position. You'll have to correct the steering wheel's position to drive in a straight line, which can make it harder to steer your vehicle the way you want to. Your steering wheel might also feel unresponsive or looser than usual when your wheels are misaligned. 2. Your Car Vibrates Misaligned tires can be misaligned in different directions. One could be pointing a little left, and the other could be pointing right, so the car is being pulled in two different directions at all times. This leads to noticeable vibrations while you're driving, making rides rough and uncomfortable. 3. Your Vehicle Pulls to One Side If one more of your tires is pointed to one side, then your car may begin pulling to that side when you're trying to drive straight. The drift might be slight, but it's easy to notice. As the tires become more misaligned, the car will pull more, which could potentially put you into dangerous situations. It makes it difficult to control your steering, especially at high speeds. 4. Your Tires Are Visibly At Strange Angles If the misalignment is bad enough, you might be able to see that your tires are sitting at a strange angle when they're in neutral. They could be turned to one side, as if you're trying to drive in that direction. They could be leaning in toward your car or out away from it, so the bottom of the tire is not flat on the ground. You could also notice that they seem to be tilted forward or back, so pay attention to the position of the wheels' spokes to check for that issue. 5. Your Tires Are Wearing Down Unevenly If you get tire rotations, wheel balancing, and wheel alignments regularly, then your tires should wear down at an even rate. If there's more wear on some tires than others, or if one part of each tire is worn down more than other parts, then you could have an alignment problem. Come get your tires aligned at Ed Martin Ford in Anderson, IN. Our technicians can perform any service you need for your tires or other parts of your car.
