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Wheel Alignment and Balancing
Wheel alignment is the adjustment of the wheels’ angles so that they would be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the road. Wheel balancing, on the other hand, is the checking of a heavy spot on the wheels.
1,166 Questions
Do you replace valve stems with new tires?
Yes, you can for tubeless tires because the valve stem attaches to the wheel. Auto shops do this frequently when changing a tire for a new one. Tires with tubes can be repaired if not damaged to severely. Otherwise the entire tube is replaced.
How do you calibrate a fmc 2500 wheel balancer?
Install the calibration slug on the lip of the backing plate
Press the F key
Press the 1 key
lower wheel guard
pres spin key
display reads CAL SLU
should spin for about 30 seconds
display reads CAL 0
Remove calibration slug
lower guard and spin
Display should read CAL GOOD
Why does my front right tire make bumpy noises after rotation and alignment has been performed?
First - Make cetain that the lug nuts are tight. Then check the sway bar links and bushings. Check for a broken spring, Also check for bad struts. If you cant find anything then have the front end checked at a competent shop.
Your right front wheel shakes when braking at speeds of 50 or higher?
the brake rotors are warped. resurface or replace rotors. if the vehicle shakes without applying the brakes, check tire balance.
Email me direct at shanedminer@gmail.com. I can help you via email on this ASAP. There are too many variables on this one that I have seen. I have too many questions and need answers all in one shot if I can get them. I'm ready, tire and wheel diagnostics are my specialty. Been in the biz 15 years.
When you rotate the tires do you have to do the wheel alignment as well?
NO! When rotating the tires, look closely at the tread. If you see any abnormal wear, such as uneven wear, feathering, or dipping. Have an alignment performed. Otherwise just rotate. Toe adjustments are common, and is the fasted tire-eating adjustment. An alignment should be checked every six months. If it's not out more than .04 by then, wait longer between alignments. The older a car gets, the faster alignments go out. A reputable place will give you a before and after print-out of your specs. And will check it for free.
could be a bad radiator, or not enough flow to radiator
AddendumI had the exact same problem and it turned out to be a plugged up radiator.I also had this problem, so hose flushed the radiator, and the problem still persisted. Turned out that the thermostat was sticking; not opening fully. I put another one in, and it's running cool now. Change your thermostat. They need to be changed anyway, so do it, and I'll bet your overheating problem will be cured. Cheapest cure there is.
I recently went thru this on a 99 dodge ram 1500, replaced the thermostat, still had probs with over heating on the highway, after that noticed that my water level in my radiator kept going down, changed the water pump and that was the issue. after about a week of overheating and running low on water. if replacing the thermostat doesnt work, you need to check to see if you have any water leaks at all on your water pump, then with as old as my van is, i just make sure once a week to check my water level and keep water in my resivoir as well, never had a prob since.
Where do you find someone who fixes warped alloy rims?
Be careful what people claim they can do. Alloy rims do not maintain strength when they bend and when you bend them back they become even weaker. Most reputable shops will not straighten alloy rims because of the potential for breakage and problems on the highway. Just find some replacment rims, you'll be safer.
Why and how are tires rotated?
Why? To even out tire wear. The front tires will wear much quicker than the rears on a FWD vehicle. The front tires are pulling the vehicle and are also steering the vehicle. This causes friction which causes wear. You rotate by simply putting the rear tires on the front and the front tires on the rear every 10,000 miles. Click the link and go to Tire Rotation.
Will 15 inch tires and rims fit on a 2004 kia rio?
Your can came equipped with 175/65-14 so, Yes, a 15" wheel fitted with 175/60-15 will be an almost perfect fit. The overall diameter of the wheel/tire combination will have almost the exact same diameter, which is what you want to maintain.
Most basic method. You will need 2 large flat screwdrivers or flat pry bars around 18 inches long. Lay the rim on a flat surface on the ground, Take the tire and spread a thin film of grease on the flat edge where it meets the rim when mounted. Set the tire on the rim and push one side over the rim as far as you can, probably just under half way around. It may be possible to screw the tire onto the rim. Think of the wheel as a bolt and the tire as a nut. Takes a little practice. If this didn't work, kneel on the side of the tire that is over the rim. Only the inside edge will go on. Where the tire meets the rim, move about 2 inches further around the rim and put one of the screwdrivers between the rim and tire with the handle across the center of the rim. Lift up on the screwdriver to force the tire over the rim. Repeat the process until the entire inside lip of the tire is over the wheel. You will need to hold the other edge of the tire in place where the tire meet the wheel. You may use both screwdrivers going back and forth till the tire mounts. Same process on the outside edge of the tire. Push as much of the tire as you can over the rim and push it down till it is in the center of the rim so you have some room to work the edge of the tire over the rim. It is impossible to get the tire mounted if it isn't in the low part of the rim. I hope this is clear enough, it is one of those things that is much easier to demostrate than it is to describe.
You need to take them to a tire shop, they must be done on a special machine, no way to do them yourself.
Can a 185 size tire replace a 195 tire?
Probably, especially if the other dimensions are the same as the bigger tire. Be advised that you will not receive as good gas mileage.
keep the tire ride height the same.
Why do you mount 2 new tires in the back instead of the front?
I have always wondered that and can see no logical reason. I almost always put new tires on front so I have better steering. Unlike many people, I also keep a very close eye on my alignment and have it checked and adjusted at least every 2 years.
Why does BMW charge so much for wheel alignment?
First the BMW dealer pays top techs top dollar, and charges accordingly.
2 nd BMW alignment specs include things like loading the car as if you are sitting in it and the settings are very percice in comparison to a tire shop.
All expensive things.
What wheels have a 5 x 5 bolt pattern?
Here is a 5 x 5 bolt compatibility list that I have made for wheels.
Note: 5x5 bolt pattern is also 5x127mm
BUICK LE SABRE, RIVIERA 64-87
BUICK Riviera 64-78
BUICK Roadmaster 91-98
BUICK ROADMASTER, ESTATE WAGON 90-96
CADILLAC Calais 68-85
CADILLAC Deville 68-84
CADILLAC Fleetwood 68-84, 86-98
CADILLAC Seville 77-79
CHEVROLET 1/2 TON BLAZER, JIMMY, SUB FULL SIZE 2X4 71-91
CHEVROLET 1/2 TON TRUCK ALL MODELS 2X4 67-87
CHEVROLET 1/2 TON TRUCK ALL MODELS 2X4 88-98
CHEVROLET 1500 ½ Ton P/U (2WD) 88-98
CHEVROLET ALL 5-LUG HALF TON TRUCKS up to 99
CHEVROLET ASTRO/SAFARI 85-on
CHEVROLET Caprice 88-98
CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC 90-97
CHEVROLET IMPALA SS 94-99
CHEVROLET Suburban 1500 (2WD) 88-98
CHEVROLET TAHOE, YUKON 2X4 92-99
CHEVROLET VAN G-SERIES 1/2 TON 71-96
CHEVROLET WAGONS & HD models 55-95
CHRYSLER Imperial 67-70
FORD FULL SIZE (CUSTOM, GALAXIE, T-BIRD) 73-78
FORD Custom 73-78
FORD Galaxie 73-78
FORD LTD 73-78
FORD Thunderbird 72-76
GMC 1500 ½ Ton P/U (2WD) 88-98
GMC Safari Van 1500 85-2002
GMC Suburban 1500 (2WD) 92-98
GMC Van 1500 88-99
GMC Yukon (2WD) 95-98
JEEP Grand Cherokee ALL MODELS 99-06
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, MARK III 73-79
LINCOLN Versailles 73-77
MERCURY COUGAR 73-78
MERCURY Grand Marquis 73-78
MERCURY Marauder 73-78
MERCURY Meteor 73-78
MERCURY Montclair 73-78
MERCURY Park Lane 73-78
OLDSMOBILE ALL FULL SIZE 88, 98, RWD (W/403 ENG.) 64-92
The meaning of wheel is:
- one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move
- a hard, round object that turns and causes machinery or a mechanical device to move
- something that is round like a wheel or that turns like a wheel
Can you put a 1997 Nissan Maxima rims into a 1995 Nissan Maxima?
yes All 95-99 Nissan Maxima's have the same body (A32B) and same lug pattern and offset.
Will 22 inch rims fit on a 2002 Chevy Impala?
Yes, but you will have to have special very low profile tires put on the rims or they won't fit into the fender wells. Also , ask your garage to check things like the clearance of the shocks/struts etc BEFORE you spend a lot of money on these tires/rims. Most tire shops should have charts to tell them exactly what the biggest rim/tire combo will fit a certain vehicle. Chuck
