Alignment Service

Wheel Alignment Service Near Jackson, MS

An important part to your suspension system is your tires. When your wheels are misaligned, the tires cannot grip the road or surface you are driving on evenly. This causes the tires to wear down faster and unevenly. What’s worse is when your wheels are uneven, it can also affect your suspension and gas mileage. Fortunately, if you live in Jackson, Brookhaven, or Ferriday,  you can have your wheels aligned at Natchez Nissan.

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How Do Your Wheels Get Out of Alignment?

It doesn’t take much to get your wheels out of alignment. Most people think it is a product of accidents, hitting potholes, curbs, or debris on the road, speed bumps, rough and uneven driving surfaces. There are still many other things that can cause alignment issues as well. For example, tire replacement, suspension part replacement, and lowering or lifting your vehicle, and all these things do cause misalignments. But the truth is, your wheels can get out of alignment over time from just regular driving as well. That is why we recommend having alignment service done at least once a year.

What Happens With a Wheel Alignment?

In essence, a wheel alignment is simply adjusting the angles of your vehicle’s suspension and steering back to the initial factory specifications. Original factory specifications means lining the wheel angles parallel to your vehicle’s centerline, which makes drivability optimal and helps you keep from losing fuel efficiency. When your wheels are lined up regularly, it also helps to extend the life of your tires and keep your ride smooth. Our technicians at Natchez Nissan perform an alignment by using a special machine that measures your wheel angles against the original factory specifications, then the technician makes adjustments to the suspension to correct the misalignment.

How Can I Tell if My Alignment is Off?

If you are not sure whether you need an alignment, you can ask yourself the following questions to see if your vehicle is out of alignment.

• Is your vehicle pulling to one side when driving?
• When driving straight, is your steering wheel turned slightly to one side?
• After turning, does your steering wheel return to the center easily? Another way to put it, will the steering wheel go back to the center or nearly center without a lot of work for you?
• Do you have to make constant steering corrections on the highway or freeway?
• Do you see excessive tire wear on the inside or outside of one or more tires?

If you asked yourself any of these questions and said yes, it can mean your wheels are out of alignment, but you can avoid asking these issues if you have your alignment checked at least once a year. If you are in the habit of an annual alignment check, and you notice any of the symptoms above, bring your vehicle into Natchez Nissan and let our expert technicians get you safely back on the road.

If you believe you need a wheel alignment, contact our Service Department and set up an appointment, or schedule it online yourself.