Driving problems with 2003 chevy impala.?

dont be a tight wad with your car or your life--or someone elses either . you could have major problem if the tie rod was to break at say 60mph or if you lose a tire because they bald too... fix it on your own and save the labor cost. then head down for the alignment right away. they dont tell you things --and then show you if they're not serious. you could always leave it till you feel like fixing it and take the chane of something breaking while you're driving and hurting someone else.... that will be cheap... dont be a fool-- fix it.