Truck Wheel Alignment Service in Calgary & Lethbridge, Alberta

Mechanic is doing truck wheel alignment at Foothills Group

Professional truck wheel alignment ensures that your tires connect with the road at a flat, even angle. This increases the function and lifespan of your tires, as well as enhances overall safety.  The experts at Foothills Group in Calgary and Lethbridge, AB. provide quality wheel alignment services. This service helps to prevent your heavy-duty truck from pulling to the left or right while driving, creating a safer and smoother ride, while ensuring that fuel efficiency is maintained.  When wheels are aligned correctly, they will be flat against the road and roll smoothly, creating even wear. This is especially important for heavy-duty trucks that have higher work demands, heavy loads or drive long distances at high speeds.

What’s involved in truck wheel alignment?

The goal of a wheel alignment is to ensure that the wheels of a truck all travel in the same direction and that they are making even contact with the road. 

Alignment equipment clips to your heavy-duty truck's wheels and links to a computer, allowing our professional technicians to perform the most exact measurements and changes for alignment. There are two primary forms of alignment, and our team communicates with you about which option is used based on the suspension system in your truck:

Front-end alignment

The most basic of alignments, including just front-end changes. This is only recommended on trucks with a “fixed” rear suspension that is unable to be adjusted. 

3 axle alignment

A front-end alignment with rear-wheel alignment to align the truck's rear wheels parallel to the front axle and perpendicular to the vehicle's centre point.

Why do I need a 3 axle alignment?   

Many front-end complaints (pulling to either left or right) are a result of a misaligned rear suspension. Imagine a forklift: when you turn the rear wheels, the front goes in a different direction.  A misaligned rear suspension can push the front end either right or left causing you to counter steer and wear the edge of your steer tires. 

How often should I get my tires aligned?

Experts suggest getting an adjustment once a  year and every time you install new steer axle tires.  At Foothills Group, our technicians will work wheel alignment inspection into your preventative maintenance plan and will be sure to discuss your driving and truck’s specifications and come up with a maintenance plan that’s right for you or your fleet.

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Owen

"I established a working relationship earlier this year to help fix a fleet of vehicles.  They've worked diligently with me to get my fleet maintenance back in order.The level of service and professionalism I've encountered has been nothing less than 5 star.Great team in place, great execution and diligent, professional service."

Zac Morvis

"These guys do awesome work! I run a 10-ton truck for CPKC and out of all the places I've dealt with foothills had been the best. Just a great group of people with some serious skills. Exceptional work!"

Kayla Kondics

"We took our motorhome in because it wasn’t working properly and they looked at it right away. They found the problem and  fixed it promptly. They are an incredibly friendly, helpful company. We have used them before and we will definitely use them again."

Ian McTaggart

"Terrance to the Rescue. Not only a great Field Mechanic, but a stellar individual.I can't thank Foothills enough. Has anyone ever seen Superman or Terrance in the  same room..... didn't think so just sayin!"

Kevin Paz

"I've been in twice now and received quality work and excellent service... and they did their best to fit me into their schedule both times.Such a refreshing change from other shops I've worked with over the years."

Braden Mills

"Taylor is awesome. The boys got me in and out in record time, while they were already in a pinch. Would recommend taking your truck here"

Darlene K

"Our  company has been in trucking for 44 years and have dealt with several heavy duty repair shops. Foothills Group by far is the most professional caring and invested Repair group that we have ever dealt with across BC Alberta in Saskatchewan. As busy as they are, they listen to your concerns. They discuss the options and bend over backwards to fit your schedule. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs heavy duty repairs."

Andrew Gordon

"We take the fleet vehicles here everytime, super helpful reliable."
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