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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
How do you adjust the alignment on a 2002 Passat?
Only the toe is adjustable in the front of any 2002 Passat. Caster and Camber are not adjustable, if one side is off the only thing you can do is shift the entire subframe.
There are no adjustments in the rear of a front wheel drive Passat. All wheel drive (4Motion) Passats have toe adjustments in the rear as well. They may have rear camber adjustments.
Can Ford Focus rear wheels be aligned?
Yes and no it depends on the sort of alignment need. Camber and aster yes, toe no
What cars have 15 wheels with 3.75 bolt pattern?
I have a rearend that has a bolt pattern that is less than 4 in. Any idea full time pos.
What are the symptoms of a bad wheel bearing?
Yes if your lucky, should make a grinding or screeling sound. If you suspect a bad
wheel bering I urge you to take it to your tire shop Immediatly as my left front T&C wheel was making noise and sounded like it was dragging?
The Result of my neglect the right front wheel berings frose up and the lug nuts rip right off and the tire went flying into the woods! Fourtunantly I was only doing 40 mph and I was in the left lane. SO VERY VERY LUCKY!
I was only 3 miles from a tires store, found the Wheel and they put it all back together for only $385 and $400 in damge to the my right front fender!
This is very serious take it to you Tire store or dealer now!
A bad wheel bearing can cause a grinding or roaring noise. The wheel could be loose causing a front end shake. Left unrepaired the bearing will eventually brake possibly causing an accident.
A bad wheel bearing usually causes the car to make a "crunching" sound when you are driving but especially when the brakes are applied. If in doubt have the brakes checked and your mechanic should find it. It is dangerous to let this go so get it fixed.
Raise the vehicle off the ground and check for play by applying hands to the front tires at 3 oclock and 9 oclock and push back and forth checking for play do the same at 12 o clock and 6 oclock both sides. without jacking the car road test vehicle with radio off etc for quiet, get on a lonely no traveled road or parking lot, at a steady 30 mph take a right turn then a left turn...listen for wheel bearing noise on these turns, a grinding sound, if it gets loud while turning to the right its the right bearing, same way test the left side.
1. Raise the car or just one corner at a time with a jack and place a suitable jack stand under the car in a designated area of the frame for supporting jack stands, this way you don't loose your hand or arm if the regular jack collapses.
2. Firmly grab the top and bottom of the tire that is raised and test to see if if the wheel wiggles up and down at all.
3. Lower car to the ground. Go to each wheel and repeat step 1-2-3. If the wheel wiggles then the bearing is bad.
You will most normally hear a "howling" noise from your wheel when you're driving.
Jack up the truck on the suspected wheel. Grab the wheel and pull it back and forth, side to side. If the wheel bearing is bad, you'll feel a little "play" in the wheel.
This also the method used to determine bad tie rods and control arms.
A grinding noise or shaking in the front end can be caused from a bad wheel bearing. Left unrepaired, the bearing can collapse and cause more front end damage.
How much does it cost to mount and balance a tire?
If you purchase the tire(s) at the same place you mount & balance them, it should be no more than $10 per tire (I even remember Costco charging $5 a few months ago). However, if you go to a gas station or independent auto repair facility it can cost up to $20 per tire. If you pay more than $20 per tire, you've paid too much.
Does driving on bald tires effect your car?
Yes, the traction available form bald tires is very low and unsafe.
Why does wheel nuts get loose when driving?
They were not torqued to the correct OEM ft/lbs when installed. It is also possible the wrong type lug nuts were installed. You must match the lug nut with the wheel as there are many different types. Just because it fits the bolt does not mean it is the correct nut. Same are flat, some are conical, and others are a combination. Also if the lug nit was cross threaded it will not stay tight.
How much is a potery wheel cost?
Potery wheels differ in cost, a small children's set costs $69.99. The Brent work tables cost $134.99.
Will 215 65 15 tires fit 195 60 15 rims?
Fit? Yes or course they will fit on the wheel. Know that if the 195/60-15 is the correct size for your can using the 215/65-15 is a bad idea. Your handling, ride, power, and fuel milage will suffer. Your speedometer will also read 55.8 at a true 60 mph. If you wish to go to a 65 series tire then you would need to go with a 185/65-15.
Does a 16 inch rim fit in a 35 inch tire?
It depends on the tire. It could be made for a 15, 16, 17, etc size rim.
What is the biggest rim and tire I can put on a 2002 s10 pickup 4x4?
i know for a fact you can get 20's on it but 22's i think will rub too much ( 20's may rub a bit to) i work at les schwabe and a couple weeks ago we put 20's on a 01 s10 pickup 4x4
Different brands tire on a car?
Well my friend there are many brands out there... I'm going to name a few here for you. BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General, Kumho, Michelin and Toyo tires just to name a few! COO of TireTyre.com
What does a front end alignment include?
check front caster/camber and toe , and then possibly adjust to within specs.
Can you fit a 20 inch rim on a 17 inch tire?
You can not mix different size tires and rims. The tire has to be the same size as the rim.
When is the right time to check wheel alignment?
When your steering wheel is out of wack with your driving
How often should you get a wheel alignment on your car?
You should have wheel alignment done on your vehicle annually or whenever your wheels feel to be out of alighment while you're driving. If it's something you can feel that your car is out of alignment it is important to have it looked at and corrected as soon as possible.
What are the symptoms of a wheel bearing going bad?
worn or bad wheel bearings will make noise (grinding, humming, etc)
How often do you rotate tires?
Tires should be rotated every (should be done every 12,000 to 15,000 kms (7500 - 9500 mi) to preserve balanced handling and traction and even out tire wear according to the CAA but you should refer to the the owners manual for confirmation.
If your tires show abnormal ware you should address the mechanical issue before the unequal wear on the tires becomes to significant.
Every 6000 miles, or so.
What are the front end alignment specs for a 73 Plymouth duster?
chiltons repair manual from the library will have the answer.
I HAVE A 04 CTS GOT SOME 22 ON IT....MY TIRE SIZE IS 245/30/R22....BUT IT SCAPE JUST A LITTLE IN THE BACK SO YOU SHOULD GO WITH A LOWER PRO TIRES..
