Wheel Alignment Service Costs
Two-Wheel Alignment (Front)
Typical Cost: $85-125
A basic front-end alignment typically takes 45-60 minutes to complete. This service includes adjusting the front wheels' camber, caster, and toe angles to manufacturer specifications. Recommended for front-wheel-drive vehicles.
Four-Wheel Alignment
Typical Cost: $125-175
A complete four-wheel alignment usually requires 60-80 minutes. This comprehensive service adjusts all four wheels to ensure proper alignment angles. Recommended for all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and vehicles with independent rear suspension.
Performance Alignment
Typical Cost: $175-250
Performance alignments take 90-120 minutes due to more precise adjustments and custom specifications. This service includes detailed measurements and adjustments for modified vehicles or those requiring specific alignment settings for performance driving.
Additional Notes:
- Prices may vary based on vehicle make and model
- Additional parts or repairs may be required if suspension components are worn
- All alignments include a detailed before and after report
- Warranty coverage available on all alignment services
Note: These prices are based on our standard labor rate of $125/hour. Additional costs may apply for vehicles requiring special equipment or procedures.
Four-Wheel Alignment
A comprehensive alignment service that adjusts all four wheels of your vehicle. Here's what's typically involved:
- Initial Inspection
- Check tire condition and pressure
- Inspect suspension components
- Test drive to check steering and handling
- Vehicle Preparation
- Mount vehicle on alignment rack
- Install wheel clamps and sensors
- Compensate sensors for wheel runout
- Measurement and Adjustment
- Check and adjust front toe angles
- Adjust front camber and caster (if adjustable)
- Check and adjust rear toe angles
- Adjust rear camber (if adjustable)
- Center steering wheel
- Final Inspection
- Verify all measurements are within specification
- Road test vehicle
- Provide alignment readings printout
Front-End Alignment
A service focusing on the front wheels only, typically performed on vehicles with solid rear axles. The process includes:
- Initial Assessment
- Inspect front-end components
- Check tire wear patterns
- Verify tire pressures
- Setup
- Position vehicle on alignment rack
- Install front wheel sensors
- Check rear thrust angle
- Adjustments
- Set front toe angles
- Adjust camber and caster if needed
- Center steering wheel
- Verification
- Confirm all adjustments
- Test drive vehicle
- Document alignment readings
Thrust Angle Alignment
A specialized alignment service that ensures all four wheels are square with each other. The procedure includes:
- Initial Evaluation
- Check all wheel positions
- Measure current thrust angle
- Inspect suspension components
- Measurement Setup
- Mount alignment equipment
- Install sensors on all wheels
- Take initial readings
- Alignment Process
- Adjust rear axle position
- Set front toe angles relative to rear thrust
- Adjust front camber and caster
- Verify thrust angle is correct
- Quality Check
- Confirm all measurements
- Road test for straight tracking
- Provide documentation of readings
Note: Actual procedures may vary depending on vehicle make, model, and specific requirements. Some vehicles may require additional steps or have limited adjustment capabilities.
Understanding Wheel Alignment Types
Camber
What is Camber
Camber is the inward or outward tilt of your wheels when viewed from the front of the vehicle. It's measured in degrees, and can be either positive (tilting outward at the top) or negative (tilting inward at the top).
What it does:
Camber alignment affects vehicle stability, tire wear, and handling. Proper camber ensures:
- Even tire wear across the tread
- Optimal road contact during cornering
- Better straight-line stability
Toe
What is Toe
Toe alignment refers to how much your wheels point inward or outward when viewed from above. Toe-in means the front of the wheels point toward each other, while toe-out means they point away from each other.
What it does:
Toe alignment is crucial for:
- Proper straight-line tracking
- Reducing tire wear
- Improving overall handling response
- Optimizing fuel efficiency
Caster
What is Caster
Caster is the forward or backward tilt of the steering axis when viewed from the side of the vehicle. Positive caster means the steering axis tilts backward, while negative caster means it tilts forward.
What it does:
Caster alignment affects:
- Steering feel and stability
- Straight-line tracking
- Corner handling characteristics
- Self-centering of the steering wheel
Regular wheel alignment checks are essential for maintaining your vehicle's performance, safety, and tire longevity. If you notice uneven tire wear, steering wheel vibration, or your vehicle pulling to one side, it's time for an alignment check.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Wheel Alignment Problems
Common Wheel Alignment Issues and Service Guidelines
Camber Alignment
Signs of Failure:
- Uneven tire wear on inner or outer edges
- Vehicle pulling to one side
- Steering wheel vibration
- Visible tilting of wheels when viewed from front
Service Schedule: Check every 12,000-15,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first
Toe Alignment
Signs of Failure:
- Feathered tire wear pattern
- Squealing tires during turns
- Crooked steering wheel when driving straight
- Increased tire wear on both edges
Service Schedule: Inspect every 6,000-8,000 miles, especially after hitting curbs or potholes
Caster Alignment
Signs of Failure:
- Difficult steering, especially at low speeds
- Poor steering wheel return after turns
- Vehicle wandering at highway speeds
- Steering feels too light or too heavy
Service Schedule: Check annually or when other alignment services are performed
General Alignment Service Guidelines
Additional situations requiring alignment check:
- After installing new tires
- Following suspension repairs
- After significant impacts (accidents, curbs, potholes)
- When installing lowering or lifting kits
- If experiencing any unusual tire wear patterns
Note: Service intervals may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle type, and manufacturer recommendations. Consult your vehicle's manual or speak with our technicians for specific guidance.
How It Works
- Get a quote online or set-up a time to have your vehicle looked at.
- Pick time slots that work for you, easily, online.
- We will confirm appointments and send reminders.
- Our mechanics bring everything that is needed to you.
- All you have to do is provided a safe area for the work to be performed.
What we need from you
- A safe place to work on your vehicle
- No working on the side of busy roads
- No working on unstable or steep surfaces.
- We do not perform repairs during severe weather.
- Authorization from a property owner or management.
- Repair work done in a parking lot or at your requires permission.
- We do not do repairs in areas restricted by law.
Common Questions
Service Area
Our primary service area is greater Grand Rapids and includes Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming
Our secondary service area is provided by our Belding location and includes: Belding, Greenville, Ionia and the sorrounding areas.
Contact us if you have any questions about where we provide services.
