How do you carry out a wheel alignment?

The adjustment procedure for wheel alignment is as follows: Start at the rear, adjust Camber (optional gauge required) and adjust Toe. Move to the front wheels, adjust Castor, adjust Camber and finally front Toe.

What causes rear wheels to go out of alignment?

There are three main causes of wheel misalignment, these are: Sudden jarring or heavy impact caused by hitting something, such as a pothole, bumping a curb, or a road accident. Worn parts caused by wear and tear.

Is rear wheel alignment necessary?

A rear wheel alignment inspection, and if necessary — a correction, insures the wheels are parallel with the vehicle centerline and with each other. If the steering wheel is straight as you drive, and unusual tire wear isn’t apparent, your rear alignment is probably fine.

What happens if you drive on unbalanced tires?

Unbalanced car tires can cause damage to different parts of your vehicle. For example, driving with tires that aren’t properly balanced puts undue stress on your shocks, bearings, and wheel assembly. Increased fuel costs. Driving on tires out of balance may cause your fuel costs to rise.

Why does my car shake after tire rotation?

Because rear bent rims and/or unbalanced rims cause an underbody shake its less noticeable that front wheels being that those cause the vibration to travel up the steering wheel. A good rule of thumb is to balance whenever you rotate.

Can rotating tires fix vibration?

Rotating the tires in any fashion can not “Cause” a vibration. Modern tires are so well made, balancing usually makes little difference. Vibration is usually caused by a Bad Tire(broken belt), Bent Wheel or faulty Suspension Components.

Will rotating tires stop shaking?

Yes a tire rotation can cause shake. But the rotation itself should not be creating vibrations, unless the tires were worn so far into that pattern that it’ll take some time now for that to wear “back the other way”.