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ONE NICE used 7 32 tread Goodyear Eagle LS 2 tire 255 55 18 P255 55R18
ONE NICE used 7 32 tread Goodyear Eagle LS 2 tire 255 55 18 P255 55R18 $20.00
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TRACTOR TREAD TIRES FOR TILLER TROY BUILT
TRACTOR TREAD TIRES FOR TILLER TROY BUILT $24.95
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Casemate VROOM Black Tire Tread Silcone Case iPhone 3G 3GS Case Skin
Casemate VROOM Black Tire Tread Silcone Case iPhone 3G 3GS Case Skin $6.49
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NEW OFNA HYPER ST PRO TRUGGY Tires Dogbone Tread OK43D
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Watkins BIG W TREAD CORD TIRES Advertising SOUP MUG
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TWO WHITE SIDEWALL TIRES TUBES 26 X 2125 KNOBBY TREAD
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22 Inch Kuhmo Tires Great Condition Dont miss out on this deal 9 32 tread
22 Inch Kuhmo Tires Great Condition Dont miss out on this deal 9 32 tread $475.00
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NEW Black Tire Tread Silicone Case Cover Skin for Apple iPhone 4 4S WARRANTY
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Goodyear Eagle LS 2 255 55R18 Tire used tire 8 32 tread no reserve see pic
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HD Comact Tire Gauge Tread Depth indicator Part 75137 98b
HD Comact Tire Gauge  Tread Depth indicator Part  75137 98b $25.95
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Case Cover+Home Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Pouch Case Cover+Home Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $5.47
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Skin Case Cover+Stylus Pen For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
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2 BRICK TREAD WIDE WHITEWALL 26x2125 Balloon bicycle tire BIKE TIRES FREE s h
2 BRICK TREAD WIDE WHITEWALL 26x2125 Balloon bicycle tire BIKE TIRES FREE s h $45.00
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9x2 Solid Soft Tread Tire Black Plastic Wheels Tires
9x2 Solid Soft Tread Tire Black Plastic Wheels Tires $9.99
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maxxis razr cross 20x7 10 front atv tires 75 tread 20 x 7 10
maxxis razr cross 20x7 10 front atv tires 75 tread 20 x 7 10 $29.99 (1 Bid)
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Case+LCD Pro+35mm Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
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Black Tire Tread Skin Case+Car Fast+Travel Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
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Tire Consumption Gauge Tester Tread Depth Measure 1733
Tire Consumption Gauge Tester Tread Depth Measure 1733 $5.50
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3 NOS 1960S CARLISLE TRACTOR TREAD 26 X 1175 TIRES MADE IN USA NICE 4 SCHWINN
3 NOS 1960S CARLISLE TRACTOR TREAD 26 X 1175 TIRES MADE IN USA NICE 4 SCHWINN $29.99
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Black Tire Tread Case+Screen Protector+AC Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Case+Screen Protector+AC Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $6.37
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Tire Lawn Garden 13 500 6 Turf Saver Tread 2 Ply
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Tire Lawn Garden 13 650 6 Rib Tread 2 Ply Tubeless
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Tire Lawn Garden 9 350 4 Smooth Tread 4 ply Tubeless
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Case+Car Fast DC Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB
Black Tire Tread Pouch Case+Car Fast DC Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB $4.76
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Case+35mm Extension Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Pouch Case+35mm Extension Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $3.90
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Black Tire Tread Case+In Car DC+Wall Home Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Case+In Car DC+Wall Home Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $7.26
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1 PRIMEWELL 215 60 17 PS830 used tire 90 tread NICE
1 PRIMEWELL 215 60 17 PS830 used tire 90 tread NICE $44.00
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Black Tire Tread Skin Case+LCD Film+AUX Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB
Black Tire Tread Skin Case+LCD Film+AUX Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB $4.65
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1 MASTERCRAFT 215 70 16 COURSER HTR used tire 60 tread
1 MASTERCRAFT 215 70 16 COURSER HTR used tire 60 tread $32.00
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Case Skin+3x LCD Guard For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Pouch Case Skin+3x LCD Guard For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $5.29
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480x400 8 2 Ply Tractor Tread Wheel Barrow Tire
480x400 8 2 Ply Tractor Tread Wheel Barrow Tire $18.95
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Dunlop sport sp 5000 7 32s good tread nice tire 225 50 zr16 225 50 16 z rated
Dunlop sport sp 5000 7 32s good tread nice tire 225 50 zr16 225 50 16 z rated $79.00
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Black Tire Tread Skin+Car Dashboard Mount+Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Skin+Car Dashboard Mount+Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $8.35
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MOC Vintage SLOT CAR Part AURORA KB 405 1 5 16 Tires 1 Pair Wide Diamond Tread
MOC Vintage SLOT CAR Part AURORA KB 405 1 5 16 Tires 1 Pair Wide Diamond Tread $4.99
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NOS Vintage Slot Car 8446 Strombecker 1 PAIR TIRES 1 24 Scale Road Race Tread
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205 50 16 1 Fuzion 205 50 r16 single tire 8 32s 80 percent tread hri
205 50 16 1 Fuzion 205 50 r16 single tire 8 32s 80 percent tread hri $59.00
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4 FULL SET OF FOUR Falken ZIEX S TZ 04 255 55R18 Tires 99TREAD56B
4 FULL SET OF FOUR Falken ZIEX S TZ 04 255 55R18 Tires 99TREAD56B $499.00
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1 HANKOOK VENTUS AS 235 45R17 TIRES 95 tread
1 HANKOOK VENTUS AS 235 45R17 TIRES 95 tread $93.50
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Black Tire Tread Cover Case+LCD Film+Wall Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB
Black Tire Tread Cover Case+LCD Film+Wall Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB $6.15
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Skin Case+Screen Pro+Pen For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Pouch Skin Case+Screen Pro+Pen For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $4.83
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Black Pouch Tire Tread Case+35mm Extension Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Pouch Tire Tread Case+35mm Extension Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $3.91
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Tire Storage Bag w Gloves and Tread Gauge Protect Trunk
Tire Storage Bag w Gloves and Tread Gauge Protect Trunk $3.30
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Skin Case+AC Home Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Pouch Skin Case+AC Home Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $5.47
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Case+AUX+Travel Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Pouch Case+AUX+Travel Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $6.35
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325x5 2 Ply Tractor Tread Lawnmower Tire
325x5 2 Ply Tractor Tread Lawnmower Tire $9.95
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TIRES ALUMINUM RIMS ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR GOOD TREAD NICE PAIR LOTS OF LIFE
TIRES  ALUMINUM RIMS ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR GOOD TREAD NICE PAIR  LOTS OF LIFE $15.99
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Black Tire Tread Skin Case+Wall+Car+35mm Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G
Black Tire Tread Skin Case+Wall+Car+35mm Cable For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16G 32G $8.45
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Black Tire Tread Pouch Skin Case+Wall Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB
Black Tire Tread Pouch Skin Case+Wall Charger For iPhone 4 4th 4G 16GB 32GB $5.62
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2 TWO 410 4 350 4 410 350 4 STUD TREAD TIRES NEW
2 TWO 410 4 350 4 410 350 4 STUD TREAD TIRES NEW $27.97
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Tire Tread Soft Silicone Back Case Cover Skin For Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II 2
Tire Tread Soft Silicone Back Case Cover Skin For Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II 2 $1.67
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Pirelli P6 Four Seasons 235 45R17 Used Tire 2354517 5 32 Tread wear
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons 235 45R17 Used Tire 2354517 5 32 Tread wear $36.00
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16 x 175 White Comp 3 III tread Kenda Gumwall Tire NEW
16 x 175 White Comp 3 III tread Kenda Gumwall Tire NEW $9.99
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Black Tire Tread Silicone Skin Gel Case Cover+Mirror LCD Film For iPhone 3 G 3GS
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HPI Mounted Low Tread Tire Black Chrome 4 HPI4722
HPI Mounted Low Tread Tire Black Chrome 4 HPI4722 $41.49
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4 Steel Wheels Lug Tread 8 X 175 Lawn Mower Tires
4 Steel Wheels Lug Tread 8 X 175 Lawn Mower Tires $46.95
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Kenda Tubeless Ribbed Tread Replacement Tire 11 x 400 x 5 405 2R I
Kenda Tubeless Ribbed Tread Replacement Tire 11 x 400 x 5 405 2R I $17.99
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Tubeless Ribbed Tread Replacement Tire 18 x 850 x 8 858 4R I
Tubeless Ribbed Tread Replacement Tire 18 x 850 x 8 858 4R I $39.99
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13x500 6 2 Ply Turf Tread Lawnmower Tire
13x500 6 2 Ply Turf Tread Lawnmower Tire $14.95
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265 50R20 GOODYEAR FORTERA HL TIRE 80 TREAD
265 50R20 GOODYEAR FORTERA HL TIRE 80 TREAD $82.00
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Yokohama YK 520 P225 55 16 Tires 60 Tread Left Excellent Shape
Yokohama YK 520 P225 55 16 Tires  60 Tread Left Excellent Shape $175.00
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Allstar Tire Tool Perforates Tread Surface Steel Ea ALL10550
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Black Tire Tread Skin Soft Gel Cover Case+Anti Glare Guard For iPhone 3 G 3GS
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260x 85 4 Ply GRAY NON MARKING TURF TREAD TIRE with TUBE INCLUDED
260x 85 4 Ply GRAY NON MARKING TURF TREAD TIRE with TUBE INCLUDED $9.55 (1 Bid)
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4 NEW BARUM BRAVURIS TIRES 235 45 17 94W DIRECTIONAL TREAD TIRES
4 NEW BARUM BRAVURIS TIRES 235 45 17 94W DIRECTIONAL TREAD TIRES $299.99
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NO RESERVE 1 EXCELLENT GOODYEAR 255 45 19 TIRE EAGLE RS A 8 32 TREAD
NO RESERVE 1 EXCELLENT GOODYEAR 255 45 19 TIRE EAGLE RS A 8 32 TREAD $79.99
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245 40 19 CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT 1 TIRE 50 TREAD LEFT
245 40 19 CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT 1 TIRE 50 TREAD LEFT $50.00
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255 50 20 CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT UHP 70 TREAD LEFT 1 TIRE
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1ONE CONTINENTAL 285 40 19 TIRE 90 TREAD 64B
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Milton s448 Tire Tread Depth Gage Gauge 1 32 NEW bidadoo Auctions
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2PAIR KUMHO 225 55 19 TIRES 80 TREAD 72B
2PAIR KUMHO 225 55 19 TIRES 80 TREAD 72B $152.00 (3 Bids)
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2 255 45 18 Pirelli Winter 240 Snow Sport Tires deep tread Corvette P255 45R18
2 255 45 18 Pirelli Winter 240 Snow Sport Tires deep tread Corvette P255 45R18 $279.00
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Eagle Alloy F150 SuperCrew Wheels Nitto 285 75 16 Tires Great tread left
Eagle Alloy F150 SuperCrew Wheels  Nitto 285 75 16 Tires Great tread left $1,000.00
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1ONE CONTINENTAL LT275 70 18 TIRE LOAD RANGE E 90 TREAD 60B
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2 255 45 18 Continental ContiProContact Tires nice tread No patches P255 45R18
2 255 45 18 Continental ContiProContact Tires nice tread No patches P255 45R18 $179.00
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235 65 18 GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 85 TREAD LEFT 4 TIRES
235 65 18 GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 85 TREAD LEFT 4 TIRES $480.00
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285 70 17 WILD COUNTRY RADIAL XTX SPORT 90 TREAD LEFT 2 TIRES
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1 ONE BFGOODRICH ALL TERRAIN LT285 70 17 TIRE 13 32ND TREAD 80B
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235 65 18 GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 60 TREAD LEFT 4 TIRES
235 65 18 GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 60 TREAD LEFT 4 TIRES $260.00
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Black Tire Tread Silicone Rubber Skin Soft Gel Case Cover For iPhone 3 G 3GS 3rd
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Shinko SR241 Trials Tread Motorcycle Tire 275 17
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Ok to use one tire with different tread from the other three?

I have four Nexen N3000 205/40 R17 used tires on my car now. One of them is in need of replacement and I was wondering if it would be ok to use another 205/40 R17 tire that doesn't have the same tread pattern for a while until I can afford four brand new tires? Thanks!

yes, that will be fine.

Accurate Wheel Alignment Extends Tire Tread Life

Michigan and Ohio drivers experience five different seasons: summer, fall, winter, spring and pothole season. Sometimes called kettles or chuckholes, potholes appear after water freezes in cracks or crevices of the road surface. Periodic freezing and thawing causes them to widen and surrounding surface area to flake away. The hole then further expands as vehicles bump their way through it, loosening even more of the already fragile pavement around it.

An unexpected encounter with a monster pothole can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your tires, wheels, steering system and suspension components. Even a chance encounter with a medium-size pothole can inflict damage you might not notice by throwing your wheel alignment out of whack. If that happens, you might notice that your vehicle pulls to the left or right when the steering wheel is in a straight ahead position or notice excessive vibration at high speeds.

You might also notice unusual or excessive tire wear. That’s because, instead of running straight and true, your tires are now skidding or scrubbing across the road, almost as it they were constantly cornering. Fortunately, there are some tire discount stores that have state-of-the-art computerized wheel alignment equipment to quickly, accurately and affordably adjust any alignment problems that could cause your vehicle to pull or vibrate and ultimately shorten the life of your tires.

Balancing versus Alignment
Don’t be confused by tire retailers who say tire-wheel balancing and wheel alignment is the same thing or that balancing is good enough. Tires generate enormous centrifugal forces at high speeds. Balancing evens out weight irregularities in each tire and wheel combination. It helps ensure the tire maintains constant surface contact without skipping, jumping or bumping over the road. A wheel alignment ensures all four wheels and tires track straight and true. It centers them with your steering system, maximizes suspensions system performance and helps prevent uneven tire wear.

Alignment Geometry
Accurate wheel alignment is a matter of geometry. To ensure safe everyday driving with good directional stability and extended tire tread life, four critical suspension angles must be precisely aligned and adjusted to the vehicle’s factory specifications.

  • Camber angle measures how far the tire slants away from vertical when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Camber is negative when the top of the tire leans inward and positive when it leans outward.
  • Caster angle measures how far the tire slopes forward or backward of a line drawn through the upper and lower pivot points of the steering system when viewed directly from the side. Caster is negative if the line slopes forward and positive if it slopes backward toward the rear of the vehicle.
  • Toe angle measures the direction the tires are pointed compared to a line drawn through the center of the vehicle when viewed from above. Tires are toe-in if they intersect the centerline and toe-out if they do not.
  • Thrust angle compares the direction the rear axle is aimed compared to a line drawn down the center of the vehicle.  Thrust angle is on-center if the rear axle is parallel to the front axle and off-center if it is not.

Ask a Professional
If your vehicle pulls to the left or right when the steering wheel is in a straight ahead position, if experience excessive vibration at high speeds or if you notice uneven tire wear, it might be time for an alignment check. But, precisely adjusting the critical geometry angles engineered into today’s sophisticated suspension systems isn’t a job for an amateur.

ASE Certified Technicians at most tire discount stores have the training, tools and state-of-the-art computerized equipment to do it quickly, accurately and affordably. Even if you don’t have an unexpected meeting with a pothole, it’s a good idea to have your wheel alignment inspected every twelve months or 12,000 miles.

So, enjoy every Michigan and Ohio driving season. Have your wheel alignment checked by a professional after any pothole mishap or every twelve months or 12,000 miles. Many tire discounters offer free alignment checks that will tell you if you’re in need of an alignment.  You’ll not only maximize your suspension system and tire performance, you’ll also save money down the road because you won’t have to replace your tires as often.

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