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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
Why does your car's steering wheel turn to the right when you are driving?
If you mean Pulls to the right, then this can be caused by an under inflated tire, front end out of alignment, or incorrect tire size/wheel on the right front. Check the air pressure in all tires and adjust to specs as outlined on the drivers door post or owners manual. Check to make sure all tires are the same size. If this does not cure the problem, have the car's alignment checked. If it is only a slight turn to the right and does not cause a hard pull, road crown can cause this sometimes. But most often it is an alignment or tire pressure issue.
Will 16 inch tires fit on 15 inch rim for a grand marque?
16 inches is more then 15 inches RIGHT... NO. 16 is 1 inch bigger then 15 Won't work.
How do you know if you need a wheel alignment?
Answer the steering wheel will pull to one side or the other when you are driving.
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Best way to know is to look at the tread wear pattern on the tires. or simple go to a garage and get the alignment checked out.
Can you fit 15 inch tires onto 16 inch wheels they are for a 4x4 vehicle.?
I've never done it but I have talked to people that have done it with bigger tires and rim sizes 15 inch tires only fit on 15 inch rims. You can put 15 inch rims on a truck that came with 16 inch rims if they are the same bolt pattern.
How often should you rotate your tires?
The general idea is to have the tires rotated at the same time you do your standard 3,00 mile oil change. However, some vehicles do not suggest rotating the tires till 5,000 or even 7,500 miles. If you have a manual try checking to see what it suggests. Otherwise, just go with the usual 3,000 mile rotation.
Can you remount tires once they are studded?
Yes you can. But use care not to switch sides. doing so will cause many of the studs to dislodge.
Does a car with 17 inch tires ride smoother that the same car with 18 inch tires?
The size of the rim is not what changes the ride. IT is the amount of tire between the rim and the road.
yes, you can try removing the tire then the brakes and then the wheel and see if your studs pop out or not. The other thing you can do it to just drive without it as most cars with 5 or more lug nuts can work just fine missing one.
By the way what kind of car is it and how many good lug nuts remain? While it's okay to drive a short distance missing 1lug nut, it's not recommended that you go very far.
Many tire stores will replace a wheel stud for a reasonable price and if you don't feel comfortable doing the job yourself, that might be a good option. As for doing it yourself, disassemble the wheel, brake, whatever is necessary to get clear access to the back of the stud. Drive the stud out using a large hammer and a drift punch if necessary. Then install the new stud. You'll need to seat the stud by using the lug nut, then with the wheel on, tighten the lug nut to continue to seat the stud. Check it several times over the next couple days since a new stud can pull itself in a little further as you drive.
If your tires are balanced and it's still pulling, then your car is ot of alignment. Go to a local tire shop to have an alignment done and that should rectify the problem.
What type of wheel alignment 97 Lexus ls400?
What is the problem when at idle I have hard steering? I just replaced the rack.
What causes a clunking sound on front tire when you turn left on 1990 olds ciera?
the thing that causes a clunk when you turn means that the break pad isn't turning all the way with the car tire and it is slightly knocking on the inner tire or something along those lines
If your steering wheel is vibrating do you need an alignment?
Your wheels could be out of alignment; however, it is probably your wheels are out of balance. I would have this checked and repaired, if it is not fixed this will cause your tires too wear faster.
Worn Parts like a radius arm bushing , wheel bearings , or even upper or lower ball joints can cause a shaking in your front end.
Is hitting a curb at 20 MPG reason for a wheel alignment?
Your call. Depends on you angle when you hit it, if you hit it square, then not really. If you hit at an angle, then I would recommend you get it aligned. The cost of the tire alignment will be relatively small compared to the cost of new tires if it does need an alignment. General rule: If you think you should get something fixed on your car and it won't put you into the poor house, go for it.
Can 12.5 inch tires mount on 8 inch wide rims?
Yes but it balloons the tire. That means the tire tread will not be evenly driven on. Causing awkward tire wear.
Will 31 inch tires fit on 89 F150?
I am guessing that you are talking about a 31 X10.5 X15 tire. This will fit under the truck you mentioned. I had one myself and never had issues with that tire.
Can you install different brands of tires on same car?
You can, but it isn't recommended. Idenctical tires, not merely tires from the same manufacturer, are preferred.
Different tires, even from the same manufacturer, have differing tread patterns to achieve different purposes. Some tires are designed for rain performance, some for high-performance handling, and others for fuel efficiency. Installing different tires, and thus differing patterns, mean different handling, performance, and even fuel efficiency characteristics under varying road conditions. You get the best out of none of your tires when you mix-and-match.
Ideally, all four wheels should have identical tires. If that's not possible, ensure that you have identical tires at least on the same axle (pairs on the front or the back).
While it is good to use tires with the same tread and sizes, it is possible to use tires with different tread patterns, though you should be careful as the performance of the two tires may be different, causing your car to be unbalanced, endangering your passengers.
How do you rotate tires on 4x4 pickup?
Trade the rear tires to the front and the front tires to the rear.
Every other time you do it, trade the right front tire to the left rear and right rear to left front
How do you Adjust the camber on 1996 f-150?
The top ball joint is held in with a offset bushing that can be pulled out and turned in the hole to change camber and or caster. Sometimes the adjustment can be done with the original bushing. Sometimes it needs a new bushing with more or less degrees of offset to get the adjustment. I would suggest removing the old ones and starting with new 0 degree bushings on both sides, then read the alignment, these first numbers will be where the angles truly are. Then replace them with whatever offset it calls for. It is much easier figuring the new bushing offset this way.
Switch the front wheels to the rear and try it; if the vibration has changed at all you have a tire/wheel problem. It is not uncommon for a shop to miss this problem. Most vibrations like yours ARE tire/whhel problems. sounds like u-joints
What does it mean on wheel alignment reports that say Actual before and specified range?
Actual before is the alignment of the vehicle when readings are first made to determine how far out alignment is. Specified range is the parameters that alignment can be made to fall under manufacturers specs
