Installing an aftermarket coilover kit - like we've done this month with Project RX-8 - is a job that any enthusiast can do in his home garage with basic hand tools, a floor jack, a couple jack stands ...

Even though your car was designed to handle most of what you can throw at it, there are times when even a perfectly maintained vehicle needs some love. Alignment and suspension issues can pop up, ...

Wheel alignment affects safety, handling, and performance. Abnormal tire wear and handling quirks signal the need for wheel alignment. Modifying the chassis or suspension requires a trip to the ...

Most gearheads understand the basic definitions of caster, camber, and toe, but when it comes to actuallymeasuring or setting these wheel-alignment specs, the easy solution is to bring the car to a ...

Tire alignment is a not-so-complicated procedure that simply involves adjusting the wheel angles to ensure they’re perpendicular to the ground or parallel. While the process can be challenging to pull ...

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...