The Importance of Wheel Alignment in Your Audi
Audi has been creating, designing, and manufacturing vehicles for a long time. Their models have always been of the highest quality, sleek styles, and performance-driven excitement.
To you, your Audi is more than that. It serves you as a comfortable, stylish, and powerful ride that gets you safely from point A to point B and everywhere else in between. The best way to keep your Audi in this condition is to ensure proper service is being performed on a routine basis.
In addition to this, one part that could require attention is the wheels. To keep your Audi in optimal condition, the wheels need to be properly aligned at all times. This is to keep you and those around you safe while on the road. Keep reading to find out more information about the importance of a proper wheel alignment.
The Importance of a Proper Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is important, no matter what model of Audi you drive. When you have your wheels aligned, they are positioned so they connect with the road at the proper angle. An alignment also assures that the wheels are pointed straight and that the tires are centered in the wheel wells.
The manufacturer of your Audi model has set forth the proper specs for which the tires and wheels need to be aligned. When they are aligned according to these specs, your Audi will experience better gas mileage, a smooth ride, proper road contact, and longer-lasting tires.
All of these things outline why it is important to keep up with the wheel alignment of your Audi because in the end, it helps to improve and extend the life of your Audi.
When to Get a Wheel Alignment
There are a couple of occasions when you need to get a wheel alignment. The first occasion is when you get brand new tires. Tires were made for all different types of vehicle makes and models, so any new tires that you purchase may fit differently than your old tires. This is when a wheel alignment comes into play.
Your trusted technician aligns your new tires to fit the specs of your Audi. Once this has been completed, it is as if the tires have been modeled specifically to your Audi.
The second occasion as to when you should have a wheel alignment done is if your Audi has experienced a significant impact. This can range from going over a big pothole to hitting a curb while turning to getting into a fender bender. These relatively minor occasions can have a major impact on the alignment of your wheels.
A significant jostle can easily throw your Audi out of alignment. It is always a good idea to have your wheels realigned after any kind of collision event, even a minor one with a curb.
Signs Your Audi Needs a Wheel Alignment
When it is time for your Audi to have a wheel alignment, it will give off one of the following signs.
The first sign is uneven tire tread wear. If the wheels and tires are properly aligned, then as the tires get older, they will wear evenly. You will be able to tell if this is happening by checking the tires themselves. If the front two tires should have the same tire pattern, then you know that they are aligned and wearing down evenly.
Next, check the back tires. If the front or the back tires do not appear to look the same as their counterpart, then your Audi needs a wheel alignment.
The second sign to be aware of is if your Audi is pulling to one side. Pulling can be subtle or it can be severe. If it is severe pulling in one direction, the first thing you want to eliminate is the possibility of underinflated tires. If the tire pressure of your Audi is correct, then the pulling is caused by misaligned wheels.
The more common occurrence of pulling is subtle as your Audi gradually pulls to one side. You may notice it every once and awhile, but when you do you should test it out. In an empty parking lot, drive at a safe and slow speed and then take your hands off the wheel. If your Audi lists to one side, then it is time for a proper wheel alignment.
Getting a Proper Wheel Alignment
With all of this information, you are now 
prepared to bring your Audi in for servicing with your trusted technicians at Munich West in Decatur and Atlanta, GA. You can easily schedule an appointment with us so we can quickly and professionally realign the wheels of your Audi. Call us today so we can align your wheels and get you back on the road quickly and safely.
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