Tie a string between two jack stands — or whatever you’ve got that’s stable and the right height — and line it up along the side of your car, about halfway up the wheel. Do this on both sides.

Determining Wheel Alignment - String Your Car Stringing your car to determine wheel alignment is decidedly old school, but it's also effective, efficient and cheap.

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Alignment is one of a few maintenance aspects in car ownership that's a consistent responsibility, but it'll keep your car safe and preserved in the long run.

Let’s say you just finished swapping out some suspension parts — maybe tie rods or control arms — and now your car feels a little off. The steering wheel’s not ...