Tire Alignment Flashcard

Front

What is the primary purpose of a tire rotation?

Back

To ensure tires wear evenly

Front

What does "toe" refer to in wheel alignment?

Back

The angle of the wheel in relation to the road surface

Front

Which of the following is a sign of misalignment? The vehicle pulls to one side while driving, Even tire wear, A smooth and comfortable ride, Increased tire pressure

Back

The vehicle pulls to one side while driving

Front

What is camber in terms of wheel alignment?

Back

The tilt of the tire in relation to the ground when viewed from the front or rear.

Front

What is caster?

Back

The angle of the steering axis relative to the vertical axis

Front

What can cause misalignment in a vehicle?

Back

Hitting a pothole or curb

Front

When should you check or perform a wheel alignment?

Back

If the vehicle pulls to one side or after hitting a pothole

Front

Which of these could lead to uneven tire wear?
Options:
Driving with low tire pressure,
Proper tire inflation,
Regularly rotating tires,
Using the vehicle only on highways

Back

Driving with low tire pressure

Front

What is "toe-in" in alignment?

Back

When the front edges of the tires are closer together than the rear edges

Front

How does a misaligned vehicle affect steering?

Back

It causes the steering wheel to vibrate