Tires are one of the biggest running costs for any truck, and poor alignment is one of the fastest ways to wear them out. When the wheels and axles aren't pointing in the same direction, your tires drag instead of roll, which wastes rubber and fuel.
Polstar Truck Repairs aligns heavy duty trucks so every axle tracks straight. We check toe, camber and caster on the steer axle and make sure the drive axles are square to the frame, so the truck rolls straight without fighting the steering.
Before we align, we inspect the steering and suspension for worn parts, because an alignment won't hold on loose components. You'll know exactly what we found and what we adjusted.
Don't wait for a breakdown. Bring your truck in if you notice any of these:
If you have to hold the steering wheel to keep the truck straight, the alignment is likely off.
Wear on the inside or outside edge, or a feathered pattern, is a classic sign of misalignment.
A steering wheel that sits crooked while driving straight means the alignment needs adjusting.
Tires that drag instead of roll add rolling resistance and burn more fuel.
Constant small corrections to stay in your lane can point to alignment or steering problems.
Hitting a curb or pothole, or replacing steering and suspension parts, can knock the alignment out.
We work on trucks from all over Ontario, plus long-haul trucks from across Canada and the US passing through the GTA. Bring your truck to our Mississauga shop for heavy duty alignment.
We recommend checking alignment when you install new steer tires, after any steering or suspension repair, after a hard impact, or any time you notice pulling or uneven tire wear.
Yes. When wheels are misaligned, the tires scrub against the road instead of rolling freely. That extra resistance means the engine works harder and burns more fuel.
Yes. Worn kingpins, tie rods or suspension parts will stop an alignment from holding. We inspect them first and let you know if anything needs to be replaced.
Uneven wear on new tires is often caused by misalignment or worn steering and suspension parts. An alignment check will show the cause before more tread is lost.
