Planning a family road trip? Scroll down for an ah-ma-zing list of kid friendly things to do here in Alberta, most close to or right in Edmonton! But first – get your vehicle checked & ready!
Did you know: Kal Tire will check your wheel alignment for FREE! They also adjust your tire pressure free of charge (you can drop in any time during open hours at any Kal Tire location for this) – having your tires aligned and at the right pressure is the safest way to drive on them and also saves you money in the long run, as it increases the lifespan of your set.
Not everyone knows they need an alignment, even if it is becoming mechanically significant. It might not be obvious, but misalignment can wear out your tires and lead to other issues with your vehicle if not corrected. Simple things drivers are exposed to every year like going over potholes or hitting speed bump or curbs at an awkward angle can throw the alignment off.
Reasons to check if you need/get a wheel alignment:
- Misalignment can cause uneven wear on your tires
- Misaligned tires can cause your steering wheel to vibrate and become harder to properly steer, especially at higher speeds (like when you are on the hiway)
- Misalignment creates potentially unsafe driving conditions, as it can pull the vehicle right or left, compromising the driver’s control and handling
Right before or right after road trips are great times to get your alignment checked.
How getting a wheel alignment saves you money:
- Alignments help you to extend the lifespan of your tires, saving you from having to replace them sooner. Making sure you are driving with the proper alignment can extend the life of your tires by an entire season or more!
- Alignment ensures you are getting the best fuel economy, saving you money on gas
- The average driver in Canada spends an extra $250 or more per year while driving a vehicle with misaligned tires (Wow!)
- The cost of a wheel alignment is significantly less than the cost of a new set of tires, which will be needed sooner if the alignment is off.
“The reason for the impact to fuel economy is that instead of rolling freely, the tires on misaligned vehicles drag, thereby increasing the amount of energy (fuel) required to move the tire over the road surface. Every one degree a vehicle is out of alignment is equivalent to dragging the tire sideways 17.5 m per km5, often causing uneven wear. The uneven wear is a result of when the vehicle’s tires are not pointing straight and level to the road.” – Kal Tire.
Getting your alignment checked is free at Kal Tire! You only pay if you need the service, so it is well worth the check before hitting the road with the family.
From the Edmonton area? Check out some of our favorite road trip destinations with the kids:
- Kid friendly road trips within 2 hours of Edmonton
- Family friendly beaches in & around Edmonton
- River floating and tubing places to bring the kids
- Family friendly things to do in Calgary
- Things to do in Jasper with the kids
- Kid friendly Summer adventures to experience in Banff
- Family friendly U-pick farms around YEG
- Map of outdoor things to do for kids, Edmonton
- The Ultimate Summer bucket list of things to do for Edmonton families
Check out the other suggested things to check on your vehicle before hitting the road here and follow Edmonton Mama on Instagram for more fun things to do with the family in Alberta year round.