Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

October 31, 2021

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

Charlotte Alignment Service

September 26, 2021

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

Tracking True in Charlotte: Wheel Alignment

November 8, 2020

At Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St), we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for probl... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St): Alignment Inspection

July 26, 2020

Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Charlotte drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as s... More

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

April 12, 2020

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

Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Charlotte Automobiles

February 16, 2020

Charlotte drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Charlotte, North Carolina, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are ... More

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

November 24, 2019

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St): Signs of an Alignment Problem

November 17, 2019

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. Charlotte drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Wh... More

Trip Inspection at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) in Charlotte

July 7, 2019

Charlotte 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 Charlotte drivers can't alwa... More

Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St)

March 24, 2019

Hello Charlotte! 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 them m... More