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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
What causes your car front rim to cut the tire when it bumps into a hole?
Most likely under-inflated tire
Can you put 15 inch wheels on your 1992 Chevy s10 with 14 inch wheels?
Trucks usually have enough wheel well clearance to use 1" bigger rim. The REAL issue is the width of the 15" to the 14". Remember, the tire and rim combination must be able to clear the inner wheel well & suspension set up. Some may tell you not to worry about it and go for it, but I would be careful since its on turns where the tire will rub on the wheel wells.
Note: Always consult a your local tire dealer specialist, the advise is usually free of charge.
How much money does an auto technician earn?
I am a Chrysler technician with 12 years experience. I am an electrical specialist and consider myself one of the best. Last year working 5 days a weak, at $28.00 per flat rate hour I earned $82, 444. The amount an auto technician is paid varies on the amount of experience the tech has. I had 3 years of Collision Repair classes at a career center, plus some freelance work, and I started out at $9/hr (getting raises as I proved/increased my skills). A friend of mine makes $15/hr (he has 5+ years experience) at another shop, and my shop teacher used to work for a company that paid him $24/hr (before he quit to become a teacher).
How does wheel balancing work?
Wheels are not perfectly round. The rubbery substance that automotive tires are made of does not "cast" perfectly round. This means that there will be a natural "wobble" when the wheel is turned. At a very slow rotation, this wobble is not apparent. But when the wheel is rotating at a medium and above speed, the wobble turns into a nasty vibration that makes the vehicle shake.
Wheel balancing involves putting a small weight on the edge of the tire to balance the uneven-ness. The weights vary, but putting these weights on the edge of the tire will counteract the wobble. Since every tire is different, this process must be done by hand. The weight will be crimped to the tire mechanically, and after the process is done, the tire will not vibrate. The balancing weights will ensure a smooth ride.
If you get a "bumpy" ride, check the tire pressure, then check that the weights are on the tire. These are small lead colored bits of metal between the hub cap and the tire itself. There may be as many as four and as few as two. If one is missing, you can see a darker space on the edge of the tire. If you see the dark bit, you have "thrown a weight", meaning that one of the weights has come off the tire in the course of driving. While not common in most situations, it does happen occasionally.
How do you replace the tire on an alloy wheel?
A euro tire changer. most tires shops will have these but only allow certified techs to perform this task as allow wheels are easily scratched. cannot be done with household tools.
What is the best tire size for a 22 inch rim on a 2008 Chrysler 300?
don't put 22's on your 300...it's just dumb
Yes .... With a 2" Budget boost lift kit. This will not clear with OEM suspension.
What size tires are on your 2003 dodge Dakota 4 door 4x4?
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What causes the front wheel of your car to wobble?
The front wheels of a car can wobble because the car's suspension is not in proper alignment. The wheels may also wobble if the rim is bent or if the tire is improperly installed
Does a v or h rating change the performance of the tire?
The "h" or "v" rating is the speed rating on the tire.. the later in the alphabet the higher the speed rating.. h rated tires are the lowest rated and are not reccomended for high speed driving... Z rated tires are the highest rated and are reccomended for prolonged high speed driving .. think autobahn. ---------------- Beginning in 1991, the speed symbol denoting a fixed maximum speed capability of new tires must be shown only in the speed rating portion of the tire's service description, such as 225/50R16 89S. The most common tire speed rating symbols, maximum speeds and typical applications are shown below: ---------------- M - 81 mph - 130 km/h ---------------- N - 87 mph - 140km/h --- Temporary Spare Tires ---------------- P - 93 mph - 150 km/h ---------------- Q - 99 mph - 160 km/h --- Studless & Studdable Winter Tires ---------------- R - 106 mph - 170 km/h --- H.D. Light Truck Tires ---------------- S - 112 mph - 180 km/h --- Family Sedans & Vans ---------------- T - 118 mph - 190 km/h --- Family Sedans & Vans ---------------- U - 124 mph - 200 km/h ---------------- H - 130 mph - 210 km/h --- Sport Sedans & Coupes ---------------- V - 149 mph - 240 km/h --- Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars ---------------- When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities. ---------------- W - 168 mph - 270 km/h --- Exotic Sports Cars ---------------- Y - 186 mph - 300 km/h --- Exotic Sports Cars ----------------
There is no schedule for tire balancing; it is completely dependent on usage and need. For the averages, a tire can survive for its entire life without the need for balancing again; this average says you have never overloaded the tire, let it set too long without driving, caused the tire to spin (loose traction), skidded, etc.
The smart way to deal with this is to purchase lifetime balancing, and return to the original place of purchase to have them rotate the tires, and check the balance at the same time (7,000 miles or so).
How do you calibrate a hunter wheel alignment?
In most cases, they are calibrated by a trained service technician who puts the heads on a fixture and "zero's" the sensors. This is done through a special sequence that is built into the administration features of the machine.
On late models - about year 2002 and newer, a user calibration feature is available. This requires placing the heads on a vehicle, taking a snapshot of the raw data, then swapping them around on the wheels. Another snapshot is taken and the machine compares the reading and calibrates as necessary.
With a little training the end user could calibrate his onw heads on older systems, but will require procuring a calibration fixture which may be hard to locate.
I would suspect most techs would charge around $100 to do a cal, but that may be off a little.
Why do you need tread on tires?
The "tread" is the part of the tire that is supposed to touch the ground. A tire with no tread would be a tire that is not supposed to touch the ground.
You may be wondering why tires have a pattern of grooves (a.k.a., voids) in the tread. They're for bad weather. The grooves allow rain, and (if they're wider) mud and snow to squelch out from under the tire so that the tread can come into contact with something solid on which to get a grip.
Can you replace 20 inch rims on a dodge truck with 17 inch rims and tires?
Yes, Dodge comes oem with 17" and 20". I have owned both of these. If putting on bigger tires or lift with either of these make sure proper offset.
What side of the car is a steering wheel on in Left Hand Drive car?
well for me i would say uuuuuuum.right because if the car is on the left and its a left steerig wheel i would say right!!!
Are won lee tires a good brand?
they are the worst tires i have ever put on a car. all their products are designed to drive in very dry weather so they are a very hard copound tire they are like plastic no good.
What sai angle in wheel alignment?
SAI stands for steering axis inclination. It is the angle from the upper ball joint/or upper strut to the lower ball joint. If this "line" is off, it can be an indication that there is a bent steering or suspension part. this is in simple terms, a front end shop can give a deeper explanation and example.
WHEN do you know you need a front end alignment?
If a component was replaced If you see uneven tire wear . If you hit a big hole with the front tire ,once a year anyway.
