Why is my tire rubbing my upper control arm?
The reason the control arms rub on 285s is due to the stock wheel size. Because the tire rests so far inside the fender well, the sidewall is incredibly close to the upper control arms.
Can I drive with a damaged control arm?
How long can I drive with the damaged control arm? With the damaged or worn-out control arm, you can drive your vehicle for a week or less but it should be repaired as soon as you detect the problem through the methods given above before the suspension gets broken.
Will wheel spacers fix tire rub?
Wheel spacers will make the offset even lower and push the wheel even further outside the fender, causing even MORE rubbing. The only things you can do is get smaller tires or a bigger lift. Or just don’t turn enough to make it rub, but nobody likes dealing with that.
Do I need a wheel alignment after replacing lower control arm?
We would recommend that the alignment be checked. The actual replacement of the control arm would not change the alignment angles, but what caused the need to change the control arm(impact with curb or pothole?) may have caused the alignment angles to change.
Is rubbing bad for tires?
Usually when using oversized tires or wrong size, offset, or width will cause tire rub. Tire rubbing is dangerous and can cause a tire blow out. Using the correct size wheel and offset also plays a major roll in avoiding tire rub.
Can you drive with a bad control arm and bushing?
You have cars and trucks all around you. Adding a bad control arm and bushing makes it that much more nerve-wracking. If your control arm and bushing are worn or completely broken, you would need constant steering in order to stay in the lane because your car would just wander or pull to one side.
Why are lower control arms near me at AutoZone?
Although you may not get into an accident, these inconveniences are enough to sideline your vehicle and ultimately leave you dead in the water. So, you’re here at AutoZone because you searched “lower control arms near me.” You know that AutoZone is American’s top retailer of auto parts, accessories and other gear.
What is the function of the control arm?
The control arm’s main function is to connect the wheel hub and the steering knuckle to the vehicle’s frame. Usually, the control arm has bushings on one side and a ball joint on the other side. As we drive our vehicles, these components will wear out over time.
How can you tell if your control arm is bad?
If your vehicle is not pulling to any side, but you are hearing some knocking or clunking noises, especially when you hit a pothole, you can do a visual inspection and see which control arm is bad. In order to do so, you should raise your vehicle and place it on jack stands. Then, go over the wheel assembly and look for any loosen parts.