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.

It’s not meant to replace a professional alignment, but it can help keep your car tracking straight and your tires wearing evenly while things break in.

You’ll need four jackstands, some string, a tape measure, and a level parking space. With the steering wheel pointed straight ahead, let’s get started! 0:00 / 0:00 See All 5 Photos ...

Alignment racks, lasers, and precision measuring instruments are all well and good, but the poor man's alignment begins with some string, a box of linoleum tiles, and some salt.

We show you how to measure and align your rear end with strings and tape. Find all the details inside Circle Track Magazine.

Wheel alignment is sometimes checked as a matter of course when you get new tires — in order to prolong their life — or after replacing worn or damaged suspension or steering components.

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