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When is the ideal time to have your car's wheel alignment checked?
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∙ 14y ago
The ideal time to check your car's wheel alignment is at least once a year or every six months.Since, misaligned tires cause uneven tire wear and will give your car unstable and inconsistent dynamic handling characteristics. These can lead to a serious accident during emergency maneuvers
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How often should I check my wheel alignment?
There is no need to have a cars wheels aligned on a regular bases. It is a good idea though to have the alignment checked when installing new tires to prevent excess wear on the tires.
Can you just do wheel aligment just for front wheel?
Some cars you can and some require 4 wheel alignment.
Why do cars shake?
There are a few possible causes, but probably the most common is wheel alignment and/or balance.
Does a front wheel drive car need and all wheel alignment?
Not necessarily, but it should be checked anyway. The front wheels on your car are referenced off the back 'trailing' axle so if the rear axle was off then the entire alignment is off. Older vehicles and many pickups are referenced off the ' driving' or 'fixed' rear axle but the rear axle is non-ajustable where as your cars is. This is a more precise way of alignment.
Does a front wheel drive car need back wheel alignment?
If it is out of specification the rear, yes. If it is in specification, no. Makes sense, doesn't it! Some cars have adjustable alignment angles in the rear, and do indeed call for a four-wheel alignment. On many cars, there are no rear adjustments, but the front wheels should be aligned with respect to the rear, what is properly called a thrust-angle alignment. Unfortunately, many shops are not careful with their terminology and use the term "four-wheel alignment" when they really mean "thrust-angle alignment." Even so, they usually correctly distinguish between cars that have alignable rear ends and those that don't, and price the job accordingly. As to whether your car has an alignable rear end, you'll need to refer to a shop manual to find out.
Does a 1996 dodge Dakota truck require front wheel and rear wheel alignment?
yes all cars and trucks need to get aligned at some point
Does an all wheel car need the wheel alignment?
I just took my all wheel drive Subaru to Town Faire Tire today. Before the service man knew my car was an all wheel drive, he explained about alignments and said that all wheel drive cars often need alignment more frequently. At 12,000 the print out figures showed that my car needed one.
Is it normal for cars to veer to the right?
No. Get it to the shop and quick. At least its a soft tyre. Worst is you have brake or wheel alignment problems or a suspension component failure.
1995 Accord shakes when you accelerate over speeds of 60mph have had the front end checked twicehave brand new yesterday tires and an alignment tires rebalanced to check that still shakes?
check c v shafts most common on Chrysler products but wil happen on all front wheel drive cars
What is it called when cars tires are tilted?
The car is out of alignment.
What causes a cars wheel to squeal when it is in motion?
I would say it's the wheel bearing. Get it looked at as soon as possible. If it collapses, you could cause a huge wreck.Other than that, it might not be the wheel, it maybe just a wet fan belt.Either way, get it checked!
Where can you get a BMW M3 rear wheel alignment?
There are usually a few shops in just about every city that specialize in suspension and alignment. These are the places that a good auto body shop sends cars. Try to find the alignment shop that's been in business for at least 10 years, dong the same work and owned by the same people. Ask around at places that DON'T do their own alignments, find out who is the best alignment shop in town, then call the shop to find out if they'll do a 4 wheel alignment for you. Then let THEM decide if the front wheels need alignment as well. If you've found a good shop you need to let them do their job.
