Although tie rod ends are designed to last for a long time, it is a good idea to get them checked when you bring your vehicle in for routine maintenance, particularly if you are driving in poor road conditions, over potholes, or if your vehicle has recently been in an accident. If bad tie rod ends are not checked out regularly and fail, you run the risk of anything from premature tire wear to losing complete control of your vehicle. We at Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair in Escondido can take a look inside your vehicle and determine if we need to repair or replace a tie rod. Here are some signs to look out for that show your tie rod ends need to be repaired or replaced:
You experience uneven tire wear – If one or two of your vehicle’s tires are experiencing uneven tire wear, your vehicle probably needs tie rod end repair. Your tires could be misaligned because some tires are doing more work than others or are not aimed straight due to looseness of the tie rods. To confirm if this is the issue, our Expert technicians can perform a visual inspection on your vehicle’s tires.
Your steering wheel feels loose or is vibrating – Loose steering means that you feel that you do not have control over your vehicle when driving. There is a disconnect between your steering motions and the motions of your vehicle. If this happens, it probably means your tie rod ends are loose and most likely need to be replaced. A loose tie rod end can also cause your vehicle to vibrate, particularly when you are turning corners or driving at high speeds.
When you turn your steering wheel, your vehicle doesn’t respond – In a worst-case scenario, a complete tie rod end failure will result in a complete loss of control of your vehicle. This is why it is important to bring your vehicle in for regular maintenance. To schedule your next appointment, give Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair a call at 760-739-8838.
Your vehicle has poor wheel alignment – If one or more of your vehicle’s tie rod ends go bad, the tires will not perform properly and your vehicle’s tires will not maintain their symmetry. This results in poor wheel alignment, which means that some of your vehicle’s tires are working harder than others. We at Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair can perform front wheel alignment on your tires and determine which ones need tie rod end repair.
