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A truck with bad tire alignment can cause a number of problems, including:
Vibration or shaking:
Poor alignment can cause vibration or shaking, which can damage the tires and cause uneven tread wear.
Pulling to one side:
A vehicle with bad alignment may pull to one side, especially when applying the brakes.
Poor fuel economy:
A vehicle with poor alignment can decrease gas mileage by up to 10%.
Difficulty steering:
If the wheels are out of alignment, it can be difficult to steer the truck.
Uneven tire wear:
Poor alignment causes tires to wear out unevenly due to the constant hitting of the road at improper angles.
Increased maintenance expenses:
A truck with bad alignment may require more maintenance, which can increase expenses.
Shorter tire life:
Tires on a truck with bad alignment may wear out faster.
Hazardous driving conditions:
A truck with bad alignment may be more difficult to drive safely.
Kingsburg Alignment
Thrust/Scrub Angle Wear: Accelerated wear on the inside of one drive tire and the outside of the opposing drive tire occurs due to improperly aligned drive axles (thrust angle). Scrub occurs when axles are not parallel, causing hazardous strain on tires.