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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PixelbluesSteering Wheel WobbleI'm no expert, however, you can check the following: brake pads could be uneven, the rotor might be damaged...
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Depends on application: off-road, touring, mud & sleet, snow, etc.: America's Tire, or Discount Tires Why? Because the...
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Not 100% sure, but if they were different style or brand, I'd say they had to be. It is always a good idea, however if the...
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If it is out of specification the rear, yes. If it is in specification, no. Makes sense, doesn't it! Some cars have adjustable...
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Did you get the exact same style rims? If the rims are different, they may require different lug nuts. Please follow up on...
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You could have a bad balancing job on them or have a broken belt in your tire(s). You feel these problems in your seat for rear...
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AnswerAlignment will not cause a noise...directly. It may cause tires to wear irregularly to cause a noise. Run your hand over...
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AnswerWhen you have the front end aligned the mechanic should align the steering wheel also. This is so the steering wheel is...
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Sounds like worn out front wheel drive CV (constant velocity) joints. A CV joint is a flexible coupling attached to a drive...
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yes and it looks sick, fills yhe wheel well up nice but u must have small rubber band tires.
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a 14.5 mobile home tire only.
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No. Bearings and axles are non-adjustable. But the question is not clear as to what is meant by "off". There is really nothing...
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Yes. Make sure you get your tires certified by Discount Tire as well.
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This ranges all over the board and what is required. they usually START at 50-100 dollars. A place like Firestone/Bridgestone,...
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Shocks or struts need replacing.
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Severe Vibration and premature tire wear. The wheel bearings and suspension also take a beating. Replace the bent...
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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...
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On a 1999 Yukon with a two door rear door, you start by opening the left rear door. If you look from the inside of the door...
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NOThat is very dangerous and will not work.
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Answercould be a bad radiator, or not enough flow to radiator AddendumI had the exact same problem and it turned out to be...
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NO! When rotating the tires, look closely at the tread. If you see any abnormal wear, such as uneven wear, feathering, or...
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YES.
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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...
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what year is it, how many miles on it? does it do it at high speeds? i culd be shock or struts.
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why/how do you think you put it on wrong?
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If you are noticing any uneven wear on outer edges or center of tread even though you have been diligent in keeping air pressures...
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If they are already balanced then no you dont. but if they are not balanced yes you do. If you dont you will wear out the tires...
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Be careful what people claim they can do. Alloy rims do not maintain strength when they bend and when you bend them back they...
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Hello there, thanks for answering.Can you get me a copy of the user manual please?Gretings Ad LBS
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Possible bent rim or tire out of round.(defective) answer tire out of balance is the best place and cheapest place to start
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Nylon tires often get "nylon set", meaning that the tire is trying to remain in the position it was in when it cooled down. Once...
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ive got 20s on my 65 mustang but i they barely hit the frame when i turn all the way
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technicaly speaking there is no need for a caster angle on your rear wheels, this angle is set in to the front wheels to aid self...
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AnswerIt is true that some manufacturers balance brake components, but most--especially price-point brands--do not. Poor casting...
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All wheels require balancing once the tires are put on, The wheel may be manufactured perfectly but its the tire that has...
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It might have a caliper sticking, or worn brake pads. This can also be caused by bad ball joints. If that doesn't help, you...
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Anything plastic on a vehicle wheel is there purely for decoration so it will not affect the function of the wheel but it wont...
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I have not beat the tire problem but I have found alot of unhappy owners who have replaced the front end like me and still have...
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Absolutely. It's a recommended procedure to ensure even tire wear between the front and the rear tires. Further... swap the...
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No. The 'inch' figure for tires is related to the diameter of the interior 'hole' in the tire while the figure for wheels is...
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You will hear a grinding or whining noise.
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Need more info, BClear. ie. When does it happen? Cv Joint? It could be as simple as a stone stuck in your tire!
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no 15" tire will not bead up
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Refrigerators and other kitchen appliances usually don't come with wheels but are equipped with what are called elevator bolts....
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Something is probably wrong with your front end. Possible it's your brakes but not likely.
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The numbers can say several things. What you mainly care about is rim and diameter size. EX. 16x8 rim the rim has diameter of 16...
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No, The 14 inch tires require a rim with diameter 14 inches, 15 is too big, it will not physically fit.
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Once when they are installed, then only if there is a problem. When I have my tires rotated I have the balance checked but...
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If your vehicle alignment is in specs, nothing. Just keep your tires rotated every 6,000mi on average and everything would be...
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It wont. They will only change when you increase/decrease the size dramatically as the wheel or tire. A one inch change wont make...
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You should have wheel alignment done on your vehicle annually or whenever your wheels feel to be out of alighment while you're...
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AnswerFor Honda civic, it is 10,000 km. 10,000 KM...? i already drove 42,000 Km with my civic 2009 and the service center said...
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That will vary wildly on the size and quality. From $200 to $2000
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Um, it depends on the type of pawn shop. but usually no. your best bet would be to scrap it, if your trying to get rid of rims.
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Serpentine belt replacement: (1)rotate the tensioner counterclockwise (2.3, 2.5 and 4.0 engines) or clockwise (3.0 engine) to...
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AnswerYes, just be sure all the tires are the same size and put winter tire on drive axils, never use different size tires on a...
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Nankang. Very nice tires for trucks and SUVs
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Replace the springs with "towing" cargo coils
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Good idea to do at the same time
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Uneven tire wear,pulls to one side or the other,steering wheel off center,
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Not the whole answer but just called a discount tire place. They charge $12.50 per tire for balancing.
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http://www.agequipment.co.uk/fmccal.html
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yes if you have an open differential
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They would fit on the newer xj's, after 2003. But wouldn't fit on the older ones, XJ8 (x308) or XJ6 (300). The older xj's stud...
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An out of balance tire or will almost always manifest itself as a vibration in the steering wheel above 50 mph. A bent wheel will...
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This is often caused by installing new pads on worn or slightly worn rotors. Buying new rotors or turning the same rotors would...
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It can be your wheel alignment that is off in most cases but could also be a bearing or tyrod in your front driver side wheel or...
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No you don't, though it would be convinient to have the desired vehicle in the shop only once, rather than twice.
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Generally, yes. The hole in the middle is the same size, but the width and sidewall height are slightly larger on the 195 tire....
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What kind of car do you have? What type of shakes do you experience with it? Could you explain more on it? There are a number of...
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it is considered the highest point on the tire and is typically aligned with the valve stem or if you have a special machine it...
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run your hand over the top of the tire if it has lumps or curves it is warped and should be trashed
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As the vehicle sits at rest the wheel might tip out or in a little. Most people wouldn't even notice it. But when being driven...
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any tire if hanged free from it's middle point in it's geometric centre freely it will show that there is a side of it a little...
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I am a Chrysler technician with 12 years experience. I am an electrical specialist and consider myself one of the best. Last year...
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Well my friend there are many brands out there... I'm going to name a few here for you. BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Continental,...
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worn or bad wheel bearings will make noise (grinding, humming, etc)
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its recommended but not required, I as a good practice because I figure if you just spent money on new tire you don't want them...
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At least every 30,000 miles. If you let go of the wheel and your car veeres right or left. If you drive and your car and your...
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no
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yes, but the 245 will be wider.....make sure you won't have clearance issues when turning...otherwise you'll be fine.
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Wheel alignments for vehicles should be performed at any garage and should not be done at home. A special instrument is required...
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Good idea TO DO SO
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88, 91, ... is regarding max. weight load (88 aprox. 570kg, 91 aprox. 620kg ; higher is better) ; H , V and T are regarding to...
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Yes certainly! 20x7.5 or 20x8.0 tire size 225/30/20 perfect fit no lift no rub
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yes they will. you will be running 25 series tires, but they will fit without any modification needed to the suspension or car at...
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Yes, as long as the 14" tire/wheel combination is the same diameter as the 15" you are removing.
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Yes and no it depends on the sort of alignment need. Camber and aster yes, toe no
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no unless you have parts that need replacement
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Uneven tire wear with spots is usually caused by bad shock absorbers or struts. If the car or truck bounces too much while...
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