Is it safe to drive with a bent axle?
You cannot drive on an axle that’s bent more than a quarter inch. It will need to be towed and have the axle replaced before you can safely drive on it. Axles that are bent badly will quickly damage CV joints and can cause damage to bearings, wheel hubs, and other powertrain components.
What are the signs of a bent axle?
Bent axle or damaged wheel: Often, the only sign of a bent axle is a wobble in one wheel. If you sustained the damage during an accident or by hitting road debris, and it caused damage to the wheel, it’s possible that your wobble is from either a damaged wheel or a bent axle (or both).
This can occur during an auto accident, running over a curb, or even hitting a particularly deep pothole at higher speeds. The result is a bent axle. Is it safe to drive with a bent axle? The severity: A lot of it will depend on how badly bent the axle is. If the bend is slight, you can drive, at least for a little while.
Why does my car wobble with a bent axle?
If you sustained the damage during an accident or by hitting road debris, and it caused damage to the wheel, it’s possible that your wobble is from either a damaged wheel or a bent axle (or both). Only an experienced mechanic will be able to determine which is true in your case.
When is tire wear on the outside edge?
If your tire wear is on the outside edge, the measurement on the front of the axle will be less than the measurement on the rear.
Bent axle or damaged wheel: Often, the only sign of a bent axle is a wobble in one wheel. If you sustained the damage during an accident or by hitting road debris, and it caused damage to the wheel, it’s possible that your wobble is from either a damaged wheel or a bent axle (or both).
This can occur during an auto accident, running over a curb, or even hitting a particularly deep pothole at higher speeds. The result is a bent axle. Is it safe to drive with a bent axle? The severity: A lot of it will depend on how badly bent the axle is. If the bend is slight, you can drive, at least for a little while.
If you sustained the damage during an accident or by hitting road debris, and it caused damage to the wheel, it’s possible that your wobble is from either a damaged wheel or a bent axle (or both). Only an experienced mechanic will be able to determine which is true in your case.
What should I do if my RV tire is showing dangerous wear?
Confirm proper alignment for all the trailer axles and have the tire inspected. You might be able to keep the tire as a spare, but check its age and have it completely inspected inside and out. 4. One other thing to check is the actual scale weight on each axle and be sure you are not exceeding GAWR and that the load is evenly split axle to axle.