How Winter Potholes and Rough Roads Throw Your Alignment Off

Winter roads take a serious toll on your vehicle’s alignment and suspension. Freeze thaw cycles cause potholes, cracked pavement, and uneven road surfaces that can knock your wheels out of alignment in a single hit. Even impacts that feel minor can slowly push components out of spec over the course of a winter.

Signs of alignment issues include your vehicle pulling to one side, uneven tire wear, a crooked steering wheel, or a loose and unstable feel while driving. When alignment is off, tires wear faster, fuel efficiency drops, and suspension parts experience extra stress. Winter conditions make these problems worse because traction is already reduced.

At DJ’s Garage, we see a spike in alignment and suspension issues every winter and early spring. Checking alignment after a rough winter helps protect your tires, improves handling, and keeps your vehicle driving straight and stable. Catching these issues early prevents bigger repairs and keeps your vehicle safe and predictable on unpredictable winter roads.