Can hitting a curb damage the wheel bearing?
If you hear a strange noise, or can feel a jitter while driving, you may have damaged the wheel bearing. The abrupt force of a curb impact can easily damage the wheel bearing, so be sure to check it. Go over the tire’s sidewall – be thorough, as sidewall damage isn’t always apparent.
What is strip damage?
Any parts removed or missing from the vehicle. TOP/ROOF. Visible damage to the roof, door and/or tailgate tops.
Can you pop your tire by hitting a curb?
A major problem resulting from hitting the curb is throwing your car’s suspension out of alignment. This will lead to uneven tire wear in as little as 200 miles. Your tire may also have suffered damage to the sidewall that could lead to a possibly dangerous blowout.
Does Bologna really peel paint off?
5. Bologna on the Paint. Yes, it works. If somebody puts a piece of this nasty deli meat onto the paint and leaves it over night, the preservatives will react with the paint, causing it to strip when pulled off the car.
Where are the tyres installed on a front wheel drive car?
For front wheel drive cars, the front wheels and tyres are to be installed on their corresponding rear hubs. The rear tyres should in turn be criss-crossed with the front hubs. So, the front left wheel will be installed on the rear left side whereas the rear left wheel will be crossed over and installed on the front right side.
What makes the front nearside tyre wear quickest?
Going round roundabouts is what makes the front nearside tyre wear quickest, it has on all my cars. Sooty, you will have to be more convincing than that. Cars turn left as well as right on roundabouts, though I suppose if you habitually scream round them you might wear the left front more than the right.
What are the different types of tyre damage?
Tyres can become damaged for a variety of reasons, and it can happen without the driver being immediately aware there’s a problem. The most common types of damage are punctures, cuts, impacts, cracks, bulges and irregular wear.
What causes a tire to wear out on a straight road?
Cross-grooves for water drainage take the form of freestanding blocks in the shoulder area. These shoulder blocks can wear into a heel and toe pattern as a result of rolling mechanisms under certain operating conditions. These operating conditions include: Long journeys at a steady speed on straight roads;
What does it mean when your tire has damage on the side?
A sidewall tire damage is exactly what it sounds like; damage on the tire’s sidewall, meaning that the damage is on the side of the tire and not the tire tread. You can often spot one by seeing a deep scratch or a bubble on the tire’s sidewall. This can come from a small accident or if you drove too close to the road’s curb.
What to look for in wheels and tires for Street / strip action?
A good street/strip wheel will give you the heavier load ratings to drive on the street through the potholes and other obstacles, yet still give you a lightweight wheel you can win with on the strip – L.B. Davis Not all drag racing wheels are created equal.
What does inner rim width mean on WTB tires?
STEP 2: WHAT IS YOUR RIM SIZE? Inner rim width signifies the narrowest point between the bead hooks on the walls/legs that hold a tire on the rim (all WTB rims have a bead hook, but some rim from other manufacturers do not – the measurement location is the same).