When your car feels “off” on the road, wheel alignment is one of the first things to suspect. Alignment simply refers to the way your wheels are angled and pointed relative to each other and to the car. When it is correct, the car tracks straight, the steering wheel feels natural, and your tires wear evenly. When it is not, the car can feel like it has a mind of its own and your tires may wear out long before they should. Knowing when and why to schedule an alignment can save you money and make driving a lot less tiring. What Wheel Alignment Actually Adjusts A modern wheel alignment is about three main angles: toe, camber, and caster. Toe is whether the front of the tires point slightly in toward each other or slightly out, which has a big effect on straight-line stability and tire wear. Camber is the tilt of the tire when viewed from the front, and too much tilt on either side can chew up the inner or outer edge of the tread. Caster is the angle that hel ... read more