New tires, four-wheel alignment, road-force balancing and seasonal changeovers — fitted the same day, torqued by hand, and priced out the door before we start.
An alignment sets three angles at each wheel. Pick one, drag it out of spec — or back into the yellow band — and watch what it does to a set of tires.
Toe
Spec: +0.05° to +0.15° toe-in per side
Toe is where the tires point, seen from above. A fraction of a degree out and they scrub sideways every mile — the quickest way to ruin a new set.
Camber
Spec: −1.0° to −0.25°, matched side to side
Camber is how far the tire leans in or out, seen from the front. Too much and one shoulder of the tread wears out first — often after a pothole or a worn part.
Caster
Spec: +3° to +7°, even side to side
Caster is the tilt of the steering axis, seen from the side. It straightens the wheel after a turn and keeps the car steady at highway speed.
Set the angle
Set to spec
Drag, or use the arrow keys
Alignment rack · Bay 3
Front axle · Toe
+0.42°
Out of spec
−0.60°+0.60°
Sideways scrub, front pair77 ft a mile
Expected tread life41,000 mi
Angles drawn larger than life · readings for a typical sedan
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Read your sidewall
Your tire size, decoded.
It is molded into the side of every tire. Read it to us on the phone — or tap each part to see what it means.
225
225 Width — the tire is 225 millimetres across, from sidewall to sidewall.
65
65 Aspect ratio — the sidewall is 65% as tall as the tire is wide. Lower numbers ride firmer and sharper.
R
R Radial construction — almost every car, SUV and light-truck tire made today.
17
17 Wheel size — it fits a 17-inch wheel. The one number you can’t change without new wheels.
102
102 Load index — each tire can carry 1,874 lb. Never fit a lower number than your car calls for.
H
H Speed rating — built for up to 130 mph. Match or beat what came on the car.
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How a visit works
In, aligned, back on the road.
Book a time
Pick a slot online or call. Read us the size off the sidewall — or just the year, make and model.
Measure & quote
Tread depth on every tire, the alignment read on the rack, and an out-the-door price in writing. Nothing is fitted until you say yes.
Fit, balance, align
Mounted, road-force balanced and aligned to spec, every lug nut torqued by hand, the printout in your glovebox.
Re-torque at 50 miles
Drive back in after your first 50 miles and we re-torque the wheels and check pressures — free, no appointment.
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Out-the-door prices
One price. Every fee in it.
Example prices for a 225/65R17 — a typical SUV size — before tax. Your size, your brand and your out-the-door total are quoted in writing before anything is fitted.
The steering wheel sits off-center, the car drifts on a straight road, or the tires wear on one edge. We check it on the rack and show you the readings before you pay for anything.
How long does a new set of tires take?
Most sets are mounted and balanced in under an hour; add an alignment and plan on two. Book ahead and your tires are waiting on the rack when you arrive.
Can you match the tires I have now?
Read us the size off the sidewall — or just the year, make and model — and we’ll quote the same tire or a better match, out the door.
Will you fit tires I bought online?
Yes — $35 a tire to mount and balance, plus valve stems. We inspect them first and tell you if anything looks wrong.
When should I switch to winter tires?
When the mornings stay under 45°F — usually late October or early November in Kansas City. Book the changeover early to skip the first-frost rush.
What does road-hazard protection cover?
Nails, glass and potholes: a repair, or a replacement tire prorated by the tread you had left, for the term on your invoice.
Why re-torque after 50 miles?
New tires and alloy wheels settle in the first miles. A two-minute check makes sure every lug nut is exactly where it should be.
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Book tires or alignment
Get rolling again.
Tell us the tire size — or just the year, make and model — and what you need. We call to confirm a time and an out-the-door price, and again before any work you haven’t approved.
