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Brandon Marcus

Michigan’s Winter Roads Contribute To Alignment Failures

Michigan’s Winter Roads Contribute To Alignment Failures
A map with the state of Michigan on it – Shutterstock

Michigan roads turn into obstacle courses every winter, and local drivers feel the damage every time the steering wheel starts pulling sideways on the freeway. Potholes explode across highways after endless freeze-thaw cycles, while hidden craters lurk beneath slush like booby traps waiting for unsuspecting tires. Repair shops across the state see a flood of alignment issues every spring because rough pavement punishes suspension systems relentlessly during cold weather months.

Tire stores also report uneven wear patterns that shave thousands of miles off expensive tire sets before drivers even realize something went wrong. Michigan motorists often blame bad luck, but brutal winter roads create the perfect recipe for alignment failures year after year.

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