Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
March 24, 2024
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
December 3, 2023
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
October 15, 2023
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
June 25, 2023
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Grand Rapids drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other objec... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids
October 8, 2022
Grand Rapids area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Grand Rapids drivers can'... More
Tracking True in Michigan : Wheel Alignment in Grand Rapids
August 16, 2022
The biggest issue for Grand Rapids area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Grand Rapids Vehicle
August 15, 2022
Imagine you've left Grand Rapids and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you dow... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids
August 8, 2022
Hello Grand Rapids! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace the... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
March 20, 2022
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Grand Rapids Alignment Service
February 13, 2022
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More