
{"id":708,"date":"2020-03-25T15:31:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T15:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/porschedelaware\/?p=708"},"modified":"2025-04-22T04:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T04:29:34","slug":"when-should-i-get-a-wheel-alignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/blog\/when-should-i-get-a-wheel-alignment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to tell when you need a wheel alignment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>When should I get a wheel alignment?<\/h2>\n<p>No one really wants to have to get automotive service done. It\u2019s expensive and inconvenient, especially if you have to go without your car for a couple days. Sometimes, however, it\u2019s necessary to do so in order to keep your car operating in tip-top shape. This is especially true if you\u2019re driving a luxury vehicle like a Porsche. It\u2019s not worth the damage that could result from ignoring maintenance needs. Take a look at some of the signs below that indicate it may be time for a wheel alignment!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/new-porsche-newark-de\"><strong>Browse Our New Porsche Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/722\/2020\/03\/10152842\/wheel-alignment_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/porschedelaware\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1150\/2020\/03\/wheel-alignment_b-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"vehicle on a lift in a mechanic shop\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/722\/2020\/03\/10152842\/wheel-alignment_b-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/722\/2020\/03\/10152842\/wheel-alignment_b.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>How to tell when you need a wheel alignment<\/h3>\n<p>Bad roads can cause a lot of damage over time. While it may not seem like a huge deal when you hit a pothole or two, once you\u2019ve hit a few you may start to notice a few signs that your wheels are misaligned. These signs are pretty simple. In some cases, the steering wheel will pull one way or the other when you let go of it for a second or two, or that the steering wheel is crooked when you\u2019re driving straight. Squealing tires and uneven tire wear are also clear signs that the wheels need to be re-aligned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-porsche-from-winter-weather\/\"><strong>How to protect your Porsche from winter weather<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So what happens if you don\u2019t align your wheels? Over time, misaligned wheels can lead to a loss in performance. If your wheels aren\u2019t perfectly parallel to each other, fuel efficiency will take a toll since there is more drag. This can also lead to uneven tire wear, since the tires are hitting the pavement at different angles.<\/p>\n<h3>Schedule service in Newark DE<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been putting off getting a wheel alignment, now is a great time to get one done. Bring your Porsche in to our team here at Porsche Delaware and see what our team can do for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/vehicle-service-newark-de\">Schedule a service appointment<\/a> with us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When should I get a wheel alignment? No one really wants to have to get automotive service done. It\u2019s expensive and inconvenient, especially if you have to go without your car for a couple days. Sometimes, however, it\u2019s necessary to do so in order to keep your car operating in tip-top shape. 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