Camber, caster and toe adjusted to factory spec — with a printed before & after report so you can see exactly what changed.
A wheel that looks straight can still be out of alignment by fractions of a degree — and Yakima's potholes and rough county roads knock things out of spec faster than smooth freeway miles. We measure camber, caster and toe on a computerized alignment rack and adjust each one back to your vehicle's factory tolerance, protecting your tires and keeping the car tracking true.
The angle of the wheel viewed from the front. Too much negative or positive camber wears the inside or outside tire edge.
The forward or backward tilt of the steering axis, viewed from the side. Correct caster keeps the wheel centered after a turn.
Whether the front of each tire points slightly in or out. Even minor toe misalignment causes fast, uneven tread wear.
Letting go of the wheel and drifting left or right is one of the clearest signs of a misaligned front end.
If the wheel isn't straight while you're driving straight, your toe or steering angle needs correcting.
Wear concentrated on one edge, or a feathered pattern across the tread, points straight to camber or toe.
Tires that scrub or squeal through normal turns are often dragging at the wrong angle against the road.
A shake at speed can be alignment-related, especially after hitting a pothole or curb.
Every vehicle is different. These are common causes, not a diagnosis. The same symptom can have several causes, and only a hands-on inspection can tell you what your vehicle needs. If your wheels feel unsafe, don't drive it — call us at (509) 823-1614.
We check tire wear, suspension and steering components before touching the rack.
Sensors read your current camber, caster and toe against the manufacturer's spec.
Our technicians bring each angle back within factory tolerance.
You leave with a before & after readout showing exactly what was corrected.
See exactly what was out of spec and exactly what we corrected — no guesswork, no “trust us.” You leave with the numbers in your hand.
Illustrative example — your printout shows your own vehicle's real measurements.
Two decades aligning Yakima Valley vehicles, from daily commuters to lifted trucks.
Precision measurement to a fraction of a degree — not a guess by eye.
Correct alignment slows the uneven wear that shortens tire life.
We answer to our Yakima neighbors, not a corporate chain.
No-credit-check financing through EasyPay — align today, pay over time.
See financing optionsMost manufacturers recommend an alignment check once a year or every 12,000 miles, and always after hitting a significant pothole or curb, installing new tires, or noticing the vehicle pull to one side.
A front-end alignment adjusts only the front axle, while a four-wheel alignment adjusts all four wheels and is required for most vehicles with independent rear suspension. We'll tell you which one your vehicle needs during inspection.
A typical alignment takes about 45 minutes to an hour, though vehicles with worn suspension or steering components needing repair first may take longer.
Common signs include the vehicle pulling to one side, an off-center steering wheel while driving straight, uneven or feathered tire wear, and squealing tires on turns.
Yes. Every alignment at Elite Tire Center includes a printed before and after readout showing your camber, caster and toe measurements against factory spec.
Proudly serving: Yakima · Selah · Moxee · Terrace
Heights · Union Gap · Wapato · White Swan · Toppenish · Naches ·
Ellensburg.
Visit us at 1611 S 1st St, Yakima WA 98901
· Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 9am–3pm
A misalignment gets more expensive the longer it eats into your tires.
Book a free inspection today — we'll show you the readout before any work begins.
