How do you make a 60,000-mile tire last just 20,000 miles?
By forgetting to check your alignment.

Before you buy tires, ask the dealer if they can provide all the preventative maintenance required to ensure your tires will last their full lives. That means the dealer must have the latest equipment to provide precision alignments and alignment inspections– and the personnel trained to properly perform them.

Most tire dealers won't be able to answer yes.

The straight story on alignment
One of the most likely destroyers of tires is misalignment. It causes premature tread wear that can cut even the best tire's life in half. Or worse. Misalignment can also have a significant impact on fuel economy.

You'd think any tire dealer worth his salt would offer alignment checks and service. So why is it so rare? It requires a substantial commitment of financial and human resources. Alignment equipment is expensive. And technicians must be trained to use the equipment properly. It's easier for a store to just open its doors and peddle tires, then let you worry about how long your tires will last.

At Tire Pros we figure if we're going to sell tires, it's only right that we make sure they serve you well. That means regularly checking inflation pressures and inspecting for premature wear caused by misalignment. And being willing and able to check your alignment if we suspect a problem.