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Wheel Alignment in Oconomowoc, WI

Protecting Your Car With Preventative Maintenance

Tire safety and wheel alignment go hand-in-hand. The way your tires interact with the road directly affects your ability to stop, maneuver, and control your vehicle safely. At Silver Lake Auto & Tire, our technicians are trained to look for the signs of tires getting out of line, but not every driver knows how. You may be experiencing symptoms, but not know the cause. Below are the most common ways to tell if your wheels aren’t aligned correctly. If you still aren’t sure, call us at (262) 567-0284 to make an appointment for a free inspection at any of our locations.

Signs You Need Alignment

  • Noises: If elements of your wheels are out of alignment, you will start to hear noises, and this typically comes from a displaced wheel. Sounds to pay attention to are low humming or drumming noises. If you hear these sounds, that lets you know your car’s wheels are suffering for improper alignment

  • Pulling: Misaligned tires will cause your vehicle to drift either to the left or the right, despite the steering wheel being neutral. This typically occurs because one of the three angles — the camber, caster, and toe — is misaligned. It’s also dangerous to drive with, so make sure to get this issue fixed promptly.
  • Under Reactions: Unlike pulling, when you are trying to overcorrect for your vehicle pulling to one side, misalignment can cause your steering to be unresponsive, meaning you don’t have the control over your vehicle in order to maneuver safely.
  • Shuddering: One of the more alarming symptoms you can experience is when the vehicle shudders while you are driving or coming to a stop. If the wheels are in need of alignment, they will have trouble maintaining good traction on the road and that shuddering is a result of the wheels trying to grip.
  • Tire wear: You’ll have to look a little harder to find this issue. Not many drivers pay attention to the wear on their tires, but if you notice that the depth of the channels is wearing thinner on one side than the other, that could be a sign that your wheels need to be realigned.

With misaligned tires, drivers can experience any or all of the symptoms above and still not realize the issue. At Silver Lake Auto, our technicians listen to your vehicle concerns, how your vehicle’s driving experience has changed, and that often gives us clues to what the issue could be. Luckily, wheel alignment is one of the more common services we perform. In fact, our technicians recommend regular alignments as part of a preventative maintenance plan. Left unattended, issues like what you’re experiencing could lead to bigger issues like a blown-out tire from improper wear or even an accident because your maneuverability was compromised. Preventative maintenance gives our technicians the opportunity to get eyes on your vehicle and identify any problems that could worsen. Come by our shop today at E Wisconsin Avenue to speak to one of our staff about a maintenance plan and services that can keep your vehicle safe and sound.

Oconomowoc:

(262) 567-0284

36355 E Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Monday - Friday: 7am-6pm

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8:00am-5:30pm

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If you’re looking for an auto repair shop in Oconomowoc, Hartland, Brookfield, or New Berlin, WI that’s comfortable, reliable, and convenient, look no further than the automotive experts at Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers! With four quality locations, Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers has been helping drivers in Hartland, Oconomowoc, Brookfield, New Berlin, and the surrounding communities with all of their auto repair, maintenance services, emissions testing, tire services, hybrid repair, diesel repair, towing and more since 1973.

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The guy who helped me at the counter was very nice. He listened to what I said and did exactly that. The mechanic was quick and did a awesome job. Thanks guys for the service. I will be back soon for tires!!!!

Rebecca Walker

The guy who helped me at the counter was very nice. He listened to what I said and did exactly that. The mechanic was quick and did a awesome job. Thanks guys for the service. I will be back soon for tires!!!!

Rebecca Walker

The customer service was excellent! I greatly enjoyed working with Chris throughout the day. They were able to diagnose that my passenger front wheel bearing was bad. They replaced the wheel bearing that day. However, you pay a premium for the great customer service. It was $700 for one wheel bearing when I probably could have gotten this work done elsewhere for less than $500. Also, their service receipts are very vague. They don’t break down the service costs by parts and labor which I fi... Read More

Lucas Krogmann

We are new to the area and they were very thorough with our car. They did not try to sell us on things that weren’t necessary. It’s an older vehicle and they understood that we are running it until it needs a major repair. I appreciated their honesty and that they listened to us and didn’t push repairs that aren’t necessary.

Charla DeClark

Silver Lake Auto did an excellent job with our car! They were very thorough, professional & provided great overall service. We are so glad we brought our car to them! They even washed & vacuumed it! We will bringing our cars back for sure.

Beth Garbe

I was extremely impressed with how thorough they were. They gave my car a detailed “going over” and explained each step in detail to me. Will definitely come back again and also recommend to friends and family.

Jeff Mair

Yes super nice very professional. They got me to my appointment during the time when my car was being worked on and even picked me up when I was done. They were patient with my crazy dog and everybody was very friendly. Thank you.

Lisa Kosmond

I discovered Silver Lake Auto in New Berlin because they do emission testing and they were so nice and professional so, thought I’d come back and use them to get my new tires. I just love how honest they are. I work mostly with Kresha and she is very honest, explains everything to you, and tells you what she would do if it was her vehicle. I really appreciate the honesty from her since I don’t know much about cars and rely on the professionals. Silver Lake did a great job and I will defin... Read More

Nicole T

I cant say enough about how much I appreciate what Silver Lake Auto did for me! They were extremely busy with other customers, and they still went above and beyond to fix my tire issue, getting me back on the road that same day. You guys are Awesome! Thankyou so much! Thank-you very much to you guys for helping get new tires and getting me in right away. Appreciate it so much. Thanks Chris for all your info and professionalism

Jarod Kohrt

Coolant sensor replacement, got done before I had emissions and they did the emissions. Did a thorough check of the car and ended up being $90 less than they quoted. They have changed my tires in the past and would recommend them. A little pricey, but I only got one other quote from another company.

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(262) 804-9969

17495 W Capitol Dr
Brookfield, WI 53045

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Hartland:

(262) 966-7522

30620 County Road VV
Hartland, WI 53029

Monday - Friday: 7am-6pm

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New Berlin:

(262) 510-2012

15650 W National Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151

Monday - Friday: 7am-6pm

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Oconomowoc:

(262) 567-0284

36355 E Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

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