misalignment ? March 31, 2005, 01:24:39 PM I was noticed that my car has one front wheel with different alingment, looks like....(It´s an ugly drawing but i guess that it has the point)And since i have the Contour wheels with positive Ofset, that wheel are sanding? the shock and destroying itself,too.... Time to rotate the wheels ?Sorry for my english, its hard to describe some situations.... Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #1 – March 31, 2005, 01:38:04 PM If you do not get the alignment fixed, you will end up replacing those tires. Tire rotation is not going to help. Is the steering wheel off-center while driving? Not to mention if the wheels are rubbing against the suspension, then you need to change those wheels fast before they destroy your car. Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #2 – March 31, 2005, 02:15:08 PM Well, i have used those wheels for at least two years without problems, but now the front left wheel are rubbing with the shock. The steering wheel are OK when driving, but since i have these wheels im suffering of very poor cornering. I want to change the wheels, but i dont have the money to buy a newer ones. I have a pair of 15´s at my old house for a Fox car. Maybe ill give a try... Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #3 – March 31, 2005, 02:17:51 PM Since you put it that way, then I am thinking that you have a bad ball joint or the strut upper mount is plain worn out causing the tire to lean inward. Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #4 – March 31, 2005, 06:52:53 PM Well, i put a "14 wheel on that side and had the same effect. How i can fix that problem ? What things i need to evaluate ? Thanks for the help... Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #5 – March 31, 2005, 07:12:47 PM Ball Joints!! If its bad enough to rub the strut, likey the upper and lower are shot. Up here they are not very expensive (about $30 each for parts). To check the ball joints, jack up the front end and have an assistant wiggle the tire (with some force) while you watch the joints for movement. Top to bottom movement is the ball joints, side to side movement (if severe) is the tie rods. If there is play in all directions the wheel bearing is shot. Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #6 – April 02, 2005, 09:15:29 PM Thanks guys, problem solved (for now)One of the bolts of the front shock got out and i put another one. Thank you very much! Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #8 – April 03, 2005, 10:22:22 AM QuoteOne of the bolts of the front shock got outHow the heck did that happen?? Those special high-strength bolts/nuts are supposed to be put on with 180lb/ft of torque.. Quote Selected
Re: misalignment ? Reply #9 – April 03, 2005, 01:48:33 PM jejeje , Master Blaster, exactly these are. The fault is mine.....went the car needed new shocks all round i decided to change myself and.......thats the result... At least the day when i checked them, i tightened to the hell..... Quote Selected
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