Has your car been driving terribly and you just aren't sure what is wrong, but you think that it may be the tires? If so, you may want to have your tires balanced, rotated and aligned. Often, if you don't take care of your tires or you have a problem with the alignment; it can lead to a variety of problems. Here are some of the signs that you need to get a tire alignment, and that you may need other work done as well.

Jerking Steering Wheel

If you drive and the wheel jerks suddenly to the left or the right, without you touching the wheel, then this is a sign that your tires are wearing unevenly and that you need to have the vehicle aligned. This is also dangerous since it could force you into oncoming traffic, another vehicle or another object off the road.

Wobbly Ride

The vehicle is supposed to drive smooth, and if you feel like it's wobbling back and forth and that you are moving around constantly like you are driving on waves, this could because the tires are damaged, unevenly worn, and because they aren't properly aligned with each other.

Squealing When Turning

Do you notice that when you turn into a driveway or a parking spot that the tires make a squealing noise? This probably isn't because they just paved the surface, but instead because you need an alignment. Roll down the windows and listen carefully if you aren't sure if the squealing is coming from you or not. 

Visual Uneven Tire Wear

If you look at your tires and you can see that there are some areas where the tread is super worn and super thin, this is a sign that you have a problem. The wheels should be wearing evenly and at the same time. If they aren't, you will be able to notice when the vehicle is parked.

An alignment problem that goes without treatment can lead to problems with the front end, damage to the power steering, brake damage and more. Take the time to get the vehicle in so the mechanics can look at all the different factors that could be causing problems with your vehicle, and to see what you want to do. If the tires are badly damaged you may have to invest the money in new tires, and then an alignment and other work. 

To learn more, contact a company like D Wells Automotive Service.