All Wheel Drive Alignment Service Russ Darrow Direct
High-Tech Precision Wheel Alignment Service
We operate a service department at Russ Darrow Direct providing a quality AWD alignment service in Appleton. Our wheel alignments include a certified technician and computerized wheel alignment equipment guaranteed to get the job done right at the manufacturer’s specifications. When performing AWD alignments, we rely on the manufacturer’s technical service bulletin to guarantee precision results that extend all of the benefits of diligent wheel alignment maintenance including a pleasant driving experience, enhanced safety, and reduced tire replacement expenses.
What Is Wheel Alignment?
Wheel alignment is an industry term that describes the wheel angles by which the wheel assemblies meet the suspension and steering components. When the wheel angles are in precision alignment at the manufacturer’s specifications, the tires grip the road properly and will wear evenly over time. However, when wheels are misaligned, the misalignment will wreak havoc on tires depending upon the severity of the misalignment.
Wheel Alignment Checks
If you want to do everything possible regarding tire maintenance to prevent rapid wear caused by misalignment, it is necessary to check the alignment frequently to detect the misalignment before it causes the tires to wear rapidly. An annual wheel alignment check is an excellent strategy to identify misalignment before it causes rapid tire wear and is a profitable investment toward extended tire life and reduced operating costs.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) vs. Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
The similarity between AWD and 4WD is that both drivetrain systems deliver torque into all four wheels. That’s where the similarities end and differences begin as AWD systems are used for better traction in normal driving conditions whereby 4WD systems are commonly used for off-roading in challenging terrain or heavy-duty work. A Jeep Wrangler used for off-road racing benefits from a 4-wheel drive powertrain and a Dodge Durango family-driving SUV benefits from AWD traction.
AWD Alignment Service
Service begins in our state-of-the-art facility with a certified technician and computerized wheel alignment equipment. The wheel angles – camber, caster, and toe – at each wheel location are evaluated and adjusted as needed back within specifications according to the manufacturer’s wheel alignment technical service bulletin. Rest assured that after the service has concluded that the vehicle will have its wheels pointed in the right direction with front steering wheels pivoting parallel and with the tires’ tread facing the road at 180 degrees for ideal tire wear and extended tire life.