Regular Tire Service and Maintenance
How Do I Know if I Need a Tire Alignment
Your tires can come out of alignment for many reasons. Something as simple as hitting a pothole can knock it out. Normal wear and tear can also be the culprit. Collisions will almost certainly throw off your wheel alignment. Whatever the reason may be, it isn’t hard to diagnose if you need an alignment.
Is your steering wheel off-center when driving straight? Or maybe your vehicle pulls to one side or the other when driving straight. Both of these are signals you need a tire alignment. Silver Lake Auto & Tire Center in Brookfield, WI provides accurate wheel alignment that is fast and friendly to the community and surrounding areas. Call (262) 288-4562 or stop by anytime to our 645 Main Street, Brookfield, WI 53005 location. Walk-ins and same-day service are available and welcomed.
Timely Maintenance Saves Time and Money
Tires are often ignored, but they deserve more attention. Every other time you fill up with gas, you should inspect your tires and check the pressure as well. Look for uneven wear, bald spots, and cracks. If you take these little precautions, you can save yourself valuable time and money in the end. Just like an oil change, regular tire maintenance is necessary and will not only extend the life of your tires but also improve gas mileage.
What to Expect
When we perform a wheel alignment, one of our ASE Certified Techs will put your car on a lift and hook your tires up to a special machine that measures camber, caster, and toe. They then make the necessary adjustments and ensure your tires are parallel and in the proper position. Included in this process is an inspection of your tire’s air pressure, tread, balance, and wear. Additionally, your suspension will also be examined. We perform a full inspection to ensure your safety and help you avoid unexpected auto repairs, as well as inform you of upcoming services that may be necessary. We are locally owned and operated, and know how frustrating auto maintenance can be. Our goal is to keep your car out of the shop, not in it!
Why Choose Silver Lake Auto & Tire Center
Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers has served the community for years and we pride ourselves on being a no-pressure, dealership alternative, local maintenance, and repair shop. Additionally, we offer free local shuttle service and have a comfortable waiting area for your convenience. Let us provide you with top-notch maintenance and peace of mind. Call (262) 288-4562, stop by 645 Main Street, Brookfield, WI 53005, or schedule service online.
Frequently Asked Questions
A wheel alignment adjusts wheel angles so they’re correctly positioned to the vehicle and the road. We set camber, caster, toe, and thrust angle so the car tracks straight, the steering centers properly, and tires wear evenly.
Pulling to one side, an off-center wheel, unstable steering, or uneven/rapid tire wear. After alignment on modern vehicles, we also calibrate the steering angle sensor (SAS) so stability and traction systems read straight-ahead correctly.
Misalignment scrubs tread and shortens tire life. Setting toe and camber correctly—and verifying thrust angle so the rear axle points straight—maximizes tire lifespan and protects your investment.
Yes. Normal wear of bushings/ball joints/struts and small geometry shifts over time can move angles out of spec. When suspension work is performed, we align the vehicle and reset SAS; on many late-model cars, certain repairs also require ADAS camera/radar calibration afterward.
Check alignment with new tires, after any suspension/steering repairs, or when steering feel or wear patterns change. For late-model vehicles with driver-assist features, we evaluate whether ADAS calibration is required after alignment to keep those systems aiming and operating as designed.