What is wheel alignment/wheel tracking?
(2012-02-01 15:20:27) 1. Says: what is it ?and why do we need it?2. Says: Wheel alignment is a fine adjustment to make sure the wheels point where they are supposed to go. There are rods and linkages between the steering wheel, steering rack, track rod ends and other components that can become misaligned due to hitting kerbs and potholes if you bang them hard enough. So wheel alignment needs checking periodically and adjusting if necessary, otherwise the car does not handle properly and tyres wear out excessively quickly.3. Says: If you didn't need it car companies wouldn't furnish adjustments for toe-angle, caster and camber. A simple pot-hole or whack against a curb can ruin the alignment of the front and rear wheels.Go to the Wikipedia Encyclopedia and enter each of the following one at a time: Toe angle, caster and camber.
If you has listed the year, make and model of any car it would have been easy to list all the adjustments the car has.4. Says: Basically due to various reasons such as kerbing the wheel to much the alignment of the wheels becomes "wrong" meaning the car doesn't go in a true straight line. For example sways to one side when the steering is straight or you get steering wheel wobble at high speeds.
You can get this sorted at any half decent tyre shop for about £15 - £50 depending where you go5. Says: My car just failed inspection for that lol. It's maintenance that adjusts the angle of the tires to prevent wear and make sure the car goes straight Tag: What is wheel alignment/wheel tracking?