Posted on 3/2/2026
If you hit a pothole hard enough to jolt the steering wheel, hear a sharp “bang,” or notice pulling, vibration, or a crooked steering wheel, get your alignment checked as soon as possible—ideally within the next few days. If everything feels normal, it’s still smart to have it checked within 1–2 weeks, especially if you’ve hit multiple potholes around Bellflower or Norwalk (those repeated impacts add up). Why potholes throw your alignment off (even when the car still “drives fine”) Your wheel alignment is basically the set of angles that keeps your tires rolling straight and wearing evenly. A pothole hit can knock those angles out of spec—sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. The tricky part? A small alignment change might not feel dramatic at first, but it can quietly chew up your tires and make the car less stable—especially during braking, rain, or freeway driving. The most common signs you should get an alignment check ... read more