Wheel Alignment

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Fri 13 Dec 2002 18:04
Wheel Alignment - Drivethru
Having driven over a bad pothole with my micra, I decided to have the tracking checked to stop any uneven wear on tyres before it starts. The mechanic said it was'nt very much out but adjusted it. I just wondered for future pothole incidents, did I do the right thing in getting it checked straight away or should I have just kept an eye on tyres for uneven wear? And would 'not out by much' make much difference to car?

Appreciate any comments.
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Fri 13 Dec 2002 22:37
Wheel Alignment - Cyd
You did the right thing. Once uneven wear becomes visible on the tyre (assuming you check them regularly - most don't) it's too late, they won't wear back evenly again. How much "out" they need to be to cause problems is difficult to say - some cars are more sensitive to this than others. And there are plenty of other factors at work too.
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Sat 14 Dec 2002 22:13
Wheel Alignment - simonsmith473©
If the car pulls to one side on a flat road surface this means the tracking is out(if suspension isn't worn). This basic check has worked for me in the past. Still it is worth getting the tracking checked out from time to time.
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