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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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What does code lp6 lo mean for a fmc 4100 spin balancer?

Directly, it means one of the force sensors is reading low. I think the left one.

But, on my 4100 balancer, i had an issue with the angular position sensor (the encoder wheel) which for some reason gave me the same error.

Can you put 26 inche tire on your bike that has 24 inche tires?

They will keep slipping off especially when braking and cornering and could be dangerous. Stick to the correct size.

How often should I rotate the tires on my SUV?

The answer to this may vary depending on the type of SUV you own and the terrain you normally drive upon. Typically, tires on an SUV should be rotated between 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Have them rotated more frequently than this if you start to see unequal wear and tear on the tires.

Do 5 lug universal wheels fit any 5 lug pattern?

Yes any 5 lug wheel will fit any 5 lug pattern but I would suggest not putting car rims on you truck if that's the case or other way around

How much does it cost to replace a lug nut?

are u looking for a lug bolt or nut cause the lug bolt cost like 2 bucks and the lug nut cost like 5 bucks

If you have a flat tire and change it with the new one same specs and model. Do i need to go for wheel alignment?

no. changing a tire does not change the alignment aspects of a vehicle. alignments are encouraged to be verified upon a new 4 tire install for sure or once a year after snow is gone. of course if your tire showed signs of alignment wear when retired that is a different story and of course should be checked along with the front end parts. this is usually noticed by hard inner or outer edge wear on the retired tire.

What size new tires fit on 15 inch rims?

New tires with the size 15 inch will fit 15 inch rims perfectly.

Is it dangerous to drive with bad alignment?

yes it will lead to poor ride handling characteristics of the vehicle. In a long run it will lead to tyre wear (scrub) and wear of related parts. And the rider has exert more steering effort to get rid of wheel wandering

Where do you find the size of the hubcaps if you want to get new ones?

To find the size of the hupcaps is pretty simple. Most of them are about 5.9 inches big, but this may differ. They are easy to measure with a rule when you want to replace them.

What cars fit 5x112 bolt pattern?

72-86 Mercedes and 71-86 Volkswagen Transporter & Vanagon. Some new Audi's and new Vw Passat's and GTi's.

Your 2001 Infiniti Q4 is making a squeaking sound when you go over bumps you have had the spare tightened but it still sounds like that is where it is coming from?

If the spare is in the trunk, and you tightened the tire, also make sure the car's jack, and tire tool are also tightened down as well as anything else that might be in the trunk.You can also have rear shock or strut noise that will make it sound like the spare, as will the rear wheels, brakes, or muffler or tail pipe, Chuck

Why is your balco b940 wheel balancer displaying error?

Weight readings are not matched with the calibration value in the memories ( Spin incorrect way, machine unstable while readings, faulty analog section in the main board or CPU...).

What causes vibration in left front tire of car when wheel is turned left but not right only when driving seventy mph or higher?

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I had the almost exact same problem with my 2004 Nissan Maxima. after several trips to the dealership for all kinds of tests and inpections(most of which involved brakes) the technicians told me my rim was bent. A new one cost 700 bucks on my car. I don't know how to check for that without giving it to a tire shop.