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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.

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How much is the average flat tire repair cost?

The repair of a flat repair depends of four factors. The size and type of tire is often used to base its repair price. The second factor are the type of repairs done such as a plug or the Rubber Manufacturer Association recommendation to patch them internally. The third is whether or not the tire is a run-flat or zero pressure design. These tires may or not be repairable, while others require special training and equipment. Lastly tire repair prices vary by shop and market.

What is the cost of a four wheel alignment?

I can assume that it would cost around $100. It depends on where you get it done though. It isn't too pricey in my experience so it's alright for most people.

Will 20 inch rims fit on a 1996 BMW 328i?

Yes certainly! 20x7.5 or 20x8.0 tire size 225/30/20 perfect fit no lift no rub

What is the minimum tire tread depth required over three quarters of the width of an lgv tire?

LGV's must have a tread depth of at least 1mm across 3/4 of the breadth of the tread and in a continuious band around the entire circumference

Why are the rear tires of a tractor bigger than the front tires?

Torque and angular speed of axle are not decided by size of tire, but by engine. Although M.I. of the tire contributes its effects on torque and angular speed, it is not significantly. So tires can only control traction force. Tractor is supposed to run on soft terrain like farm where coefficient of friction is comparatively low. So there is a engineering challenge of less available traction force. If a smaller rear wheel is used then for a particular torque available from engine it can produce higher traction force (Torque = Force x radius) but only on the terrain where sufficient coefficient of friction is available, and if terrain is soft and we try to produce high traction by reducing size of tire, the tractor will skid, which is undesired. That is why larger rear wheels are used in tractors.

If a pulley is squealing can you fix it by using sandpaper to roughen the wheel or should you just get a new belt?

As your belts are made of rubber, any kind of oil on it WILL deteriorate the rubber and eventually cause the belt to break. I do NOT recommend putting brake fluid on the pully. I would replace the belt as in the long run it usually ends up being cheaper than trying to fix the problem yourself. If the pulleys still squeal, then I would make a stop by a mechanic and have him check on the squealing pulley as there may be a more serious problem than you think. A friend of mine just ignored the squealing and kept driving the car, and a couple of weeks later the water pump shaft snapped and blew the water pump literally to pieces and sent rad fluid rushing out all over the road.... To make a long story short, he could have avoided the $450.00 repair bill if he had it checked out by a mechanic.

DO NOT POUR ANY OIL ON A BELT go to any auto store and buy a stick of belt dressing if that doesn't fix it, buy a new belt and for sure, do not take sand paper to it

I also agree don't even think about putting Brake fluid on it. I would check the tension on all the belts first before going out and buying a new belt. Over time the belts can loosen. They can easily be tightened . go to any parts store and buy a car manual. They have all the specs and give every detail on how to tighten and how much tension each belt should have. Also if you do use belt dressing it might stop the squealing for a little while , but once it dries up the squeal will return if in fact it is loose.

Do we need wheel alignment with tire change?

If you bought new tires I would suggest you get an alignment also, this way you are ensuring the life of the tire. Plus some tire shops will not warranty the life of the tire if you have a bad alignment

What would cause all 5 lug nut studs to break?

Most likely they are cross threaded because of the wrong thread pitch on the lug nuts. But could just be over torqued.

What is the cause of a sawtooth wear pattern on tires?

Not rotating your tires will cause niosy saw tooth wear. Tires should be rotated at least every 10,000 miles.

Can driving with bad wheel bearings ruin the spindle?

Driving with bad bearings is generally a bad idea. If the bearing seizes solid, (usually) the inner race will begin to spin on the axle, damaging the bearing seat.

Does driving w 1 new tire hurt other tires?

if it is mounted on the drive end it will cause undue work on the differential and it could also cause some handling and stability problems tires should be replaced in pairs

How do you change camber and caster on a 1989 f250?

On upper control arms there are two bolts that secure control arm to vehicle. There will be shims between vehicle and control arms, add or remove shims to make adjutment.

What is the torque specs on a 1996 explorer wheel hub bearing?

The front wheel hub bearings have a torque spec of 83 foot pounds. If removing these, remember to install new ones, rather than putting the old ones back, as the old ones are likely now worn out.

How do you do a Front end alignment on 2002 ford windstar?

Front end alignments are not a do-it-yourself procedure.

It requires very specialized equipment/lifts/instruments/etc.

Do demountable rims require a cast spoke wheel?

the length of the hose on a tire inflation device must

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Where are the Chevy van tire jack points?

Side of van along the frame Behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels Side of van along the frame Behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels Side of van along the frame Behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels

Why do new tires need to be balanced?

because it will shake your car to death Because neither the new tire or your old rim are perfectly balanced by themselves.