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Don’t Let Misalignment Ruin Your Tires

Don’t Let Misalignment Ruin Your Tires—Or Your Peace of Mind

Ever notice your car drifting to one side, the steering wheel sitting off-center, or those pesky “feathered” tire edges? One pothole or curb tap can knock your wheels out of spec and quietly chew through tread, fuel, and suspension parts. It doesn’t have to be that way.

At Carty’s Auto Collision & Repair, we use the Hunter HawkEye Elite®—a best-in-class alignment system—so your car tracks straight, tires wear evenly, and you leave with proof on paper.

Why We Trust the Hunter HawkEye Elite®

Lightning-fast accuracy

  • Captures full alignment readings in about 70 seconds.

  • Features like QuickComp™ compensate all wheels in one motion, and integrated lift communications streamline every step—so you spend less time waiting.

Pinpoint precision

  • Four high-resolution cameras (one per wheel) measure camber, caster, and toe with exceptional repeatability.

  • WinAlign® software provides OE (factory) specs, 3D graphics, and guided steps so our techs can dial in your alignment to the numbers—no guesswork.

Wheel-safe setup

  • QuickGrip® adaptors grip the tire—not the rim—so there’s no metal-to-metal contact and far less risk of wheel damage.

Modern-vehicle ready

  • With CodeLink® and steering system reset integrations, we can complete required electronic resets many late-model vehicles and ADAS systems need after alignment.

Clear results you can see

  • You’ll get a before/after printout with your readings and factory targets, so you know exactly what was corrected and why it matters.

What Throws Alignment Off (And Why It Matters)

  • Hitting potholes, curbs, or speed bumps too hard

  • Worn suspension parts (ball joints, control arm bushings, tie-rods)

  • Lifted/lowered suspensions or wheel/tire changes

  • Carrying uneven loads or frequent towing

Consequences: uneven or rapid tire wear, a pull to one side, reduced braking stability, a crooked steering wheel, extra strain on suspension—and money wasted at the pump.


Your Visit, Step by Step

  1. Road feel & visual check of tires/suspension

  2. HawkEye Elite® measurements (70-second capture)

  3. Consultation using your printout (current vs. factory spec)

  4. Adjustments to front and/or rear angles (camber, caster, toe)

  5. Electronic resets (SAS/ADAS where required)

  6. Final verification + take-home report

If we spot worn parts that could prevent a correct alignment, we’ll show you and discuss options first—no surprises.


Signs You Need an Alignment

  • Vehicle pulls left or right

  • Steering wheel isn’t centered on a straight road

  • Squeal or scrub in low-speed turns

  • Feathered/uneven tire edges or cupping

  • You recently hit a pothole/curb or replaced suspension/tires


The Payoff

  • Longer tire life (protect a major investment)

  • Straighter tracking and a calmer steering wheel

  • Better fuel economy and braking stability

  • Fewer surprises at state inspection or when rotating tires


Ready To Drive Straight Again?

Don’t let misalignment eat through your tread—or your wallet. Schedule your alignment at Carty’s Auto Collision & Repair and let the HawkEye Elite® put the numbers back where they belong.

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Service: Front-end and four-wheel alignments • Most makes & models

Front End Alignment FAQs

Do I need a front or four-wheel alignment?

Most modern vehicles benefit from a four-wheel alignment. We’ll check your suspension design and printout before recommending.

At least once a year or every 12,000–15,000 miles—and any time you replace tires, suspension parts, or hit something hard.

Yes. You’ll receive a before/after report with your measurements and factory specs so you can see exactly what changed.

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