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An alignment is not a time-consuming procedure and should typically take an hour or less. A four-wheel alignment (as opposed to a front-wheel one) will take a little longer and if the mechanic finds broken or worn-out parts in the suspension system, replacing them will take longer as well.

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For example, BFGoodrich was bought by the French manufacturer Michelin, and Firestone is now part of the Japanese brand Bridgestone. Although such brands can still be called American, they now belong to foreign companies. Despite this, even used Bridgestone tires are often used in other countries.

Firestone pioneered the manufacture of pneumatic tires for the Ford Model T automobile, and a sale of thousands of tires to Ford in 1906 propelled Firestone to the top of the American tire industry. The company was innovative in design and manufacturing, pioneering many new tires and treads.

A normal car alignment (whether a two wheel or a four wheel), will take on average about one hour, not including waiting time. If there is any damage or too much play on any ball joint, track rod, suspension or steering bushing, then it could take longer as various components may need to be replaced.

A typical tire alignment, also known as a wheel alignment, usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour. However, the exact duration can vary based on several factors, including the specific alignment procedures needed and the equipment used by the service provider.

The Firestone and Ford tire controversy of the 1990s saw hundreds of people die in automobile crashes caused by the failure of Firestone tires installed on light trucks made by Ford Motor Company.

Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is an American tire company founded by Harvey S. Firestone (1868–1938) in 1900 initially to supply solid rubber side–wire tires for fire apparatus, and later, pneumatic tires for wagons, buggies, and other forms of wheeled transportation common in the era.

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Firestone tires are one of the most popular and widely available brands on the market today. They don't always match up with Michelin, Goodyear, and others on treadlife, but they consistently rank high in customer reviews.