Tires and Wheels
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Bump in the Road (Alignment)
There's something you can do that helps your tires last longer, wear more evenly and your vehicle handle better. "Sign me up," you say! Wondering what that is? It's aligning your wheels, and it ...
Published on: Jun 29, 2025
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
It’s just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When they’re not, that is calle...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024
Simple Answers from Matt's Garage: Alignment
Question
How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
Answer
When your wheels are properly aligned, they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most people notice a ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023
Wheel Alignment Service at Matt's Garage in Portland
When all a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving can caus...
Published on: Nov 24, 2022
Alignment
It's no surprise that your vehicle will drive better in the Portland area if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That's called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you ma...
Published on: Oct 04, 2020
The Matt's Garage Guide To Wheel Alignment
It's no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That's called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your ve...
Published on: Aug 10, 2019
Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Matt's Garage
Portland drivers need to be concerned about wheel alignments for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side, maybe pretty hard. A moment of...
Published on: Jul 05, 2016
Go Straight With A Wheel Alignment At Matt's Garage In Portland
Ever had one of those shopping carts – you know the one with a messed-up wheel that wobbles like crazy. Your cart shakes and pulls to one side – if you’re not careful it’...
Published on: Mar 06, 2013