Does Alignment Affect rear tires?
Rear wheels, just like the fronts, can become skewed, and even a little of this can affect tire life and vehicle tracking. Many vehicles are so accurately manufactured, there isn’t a provision to change the alignment.
Does a solid rear axle have alignment adjustment?
Solid rear axle vehicles normally have no provisions for alignment adjustment. The alignment angles on all four wheels are read by the alignment equipment but only the front axle is adjusted. The front alignment angles are set parallel to the rear wheels thrust line. Both axles are adjusted to the vehicle centerline.
When should you get tires aligned?
We recommend an alignment after the installation of new tires. This helps you get the most life from your new tires. Wheel alignment checks are always advised after a significant impact or uneven tire wear is detected. Also, get a check annually, or twice yearly if you typically travel on rough roads.
Is there a way to adjust the rear tire?
At the time I said no thanks, and now I see the tire is bent and think there must be another spot to adjust the rear tire because the current control arms are straight from the factory. I researched and looks like I need what’s called a camber kit (bolt) I can adjust the rear tires 1 3/4 inch inside and out.
Can a wear problem with a new tire reverse itself?
If you have a wear problem with new tires because of alignment or parts, you might not notice the uneven wear and you correct the problem but the uneven wear doesn’t reverse itself . There may be only 2/32 difference between the rest of the tire and that edge.
What causes wear on the inside of the rear tire?
Q: Rear driver side tire is slanted, causing wear on the inside. I went to have an alignment completed on the 2008 Dodge Caliber. The mechanic told me he could not align the rear tires and I needed to purchase a $400 adjustable rear lower control arm and my car did not have an adjustable lower control arm.
What causes a negative camber tire to wear?
With negative camber, the top of the wheels are leaning inward (again, by design) which lean will tend to wear the inside tread of the tire, just as you are observing. Regular rotation of the tires, every 6,000 miles, tends to minimize that effect.