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Possible toe issues? Answers? Please

Postby jakethesnake110 » Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:47 pm

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here is a picture of my rear wheel. Looks to be very toed in.. Doesn't seem to be wearing tires unevenly however? Am I blind ? Does the body lines make the rear wheels look toed in a bit? What could be causing the toe in if it is in fact an alignment problem? Help please


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Re: Possible toe issues? Answers? Please

Postby gslender » Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:39 pm

I can just imagine the insurance conversation now....

Assessor - So why did you crash?

Insured - I went around a corner and my rear end just stepped out and hit that other car - I don't know why, maybe my alignment wasn't right after all.

Assessor - Why would you suspect alignment?

Insured - Well, I thought I had a wheel alignment issue, and so I asked people on the Internet after I took a photo of my car for them to review.

Assessor - And what did the people on the Internet say?

Insured - There was lots of debate and some folks felt I should get a professional alignment to be sure, but instead some random guy said it looked fine and not to worry. So I thought that sounded good and I didn't bother.

Assessor - And how did that work out?

Insured - Yeah, not so good I guess.....
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Re: Possible toe issues? Answers? Please

Postby NitroDann » Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:41 pm

OP,

1- go and get some string.
2- if you cant work the rest out I suggest a professional wheel alignment.

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Re: Possible toe issues? Answers? Please

Postby manga_blue » Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:50 pm

*2 for string. :wink: Consult Dr Google then see an alignment specialist. Heaps of them recommended and not recommended on this forum.

A solid knock can cause one of the lower rear control arm adjusting bolts to slip. Changed toe is the most obvious symptom.
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Re: Possible toe issues? Answers? Please

Postby Magpie » Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:19 pm

gslender :NETPOINTZ:

However, how well does you car turn into a corner as toe-in toe-in enhances straight-line stability.

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Re: Possible toe issues? Answers? Please

Postby jakethesnake110 » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:34 pm

The car drives fine . And just for the record i was just asking oppions . Obviously I see that it's out of alignment I was just wondering what could of cussed such .


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Re: Possible toe issues? Answers? Please

Postby jakethesnake110 » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:35 pm

Caused *


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