Wheel gap seems inconsistent, or am I just crazy?
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Wheel gap seems inconsistent, or am I just crazy?
I think im just going crazy... but I've been noticing lately that when I park my car on what seems to be a flat surface, like my garage, the wheel gap on my passenger front seems bigger than the drivers front...
but when I take it to a gas station and check it, they seem even...
I think Im just way too paranoid, but just wanted to see if anyone else notices anything.
this sh!t stresses me out..
but when I take it to a gas station and check it, they seem even...
I think Im just way too paranoid, but just wanted to see if anyone else notices anything.
this sh!t stresses me out..
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Re: Wheel gap seems inconsistent, or am I just crazy?
Originally posted by silvermullet
I think im just going crazy... but I've been noticing lately that when I park my car on what seems to be a flat surface, like my garage, the wheel gap on my passenger front seems bigger than the drivers front...
but when I take it to a gas station and check it, they seem even...
I think Im just way too paranoid, but just wanted to see if anyone else notices anything.
this sh!t stresses me out..
I think im just going crazy... but I've been noticing lately that when I park my car on what seems to be a flat surface, like my garage, the wheel gap on my passenger front seems bigger than the drivers front...
but when I take it to a gas station and check it, they seem even...
I think Im just way too paranoid, but just wanted to see if anyone else notices anything.
this sh!t stresses me out..
If the floor is level, another procedure is to pop the hood, place the level across a known "true" area ie strut towers, radiator support etc. Compare that to the level of the floor at the front wheels. If they differ you propbably have an issue.
On my car, when parked in the driveway the front bumper had a larger gap on one side vs the other (but other parking locations it was perfect). My eyes had me thinking the driveway was level but the "twist" was actually the case.
good luck
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yeah... i think there is a slight difference... I measured and it seems to be about 26.75 inches on the drivers side and a little under 27 inches on the passenger... does that indicate a problem? the difference seems a little less than 1/4 inch. Should I get it checked out... I will be installing springs soon, so will that fix it?
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Originally posted by silvermullet
yeah... i think there is a slight difference... I measured and it seems to be about 26.75 inches on the drivers side and a little under 27 inches on the passenger... does that indicate a problem? the difference seems a little less than 1/4 inch.
yeah... i think there is a slight difference... I measured and it seems to be about 26.75 inches on the drivers side and a little under 27 inches on the passenger... does that indicate a problem? the difference seems a little less than 1/4 inch.
If it drives straight, doesn't pull, doesn't exhibit nasty handling or other things, it's probably fine.
You didn't measure wheel gap. You measured fender-to-floor. There are plenty of variables that can affect it, not the least of which are tire inflation and out-of-level of the surface the car is on.
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Originally posted by silvermullet
yeah... i think there is a slight difference... I measured and it seems to be about 26.75 inches on the drivers side and a little under 27 inches on the passenger... does that indicate a problem? the difference seems a little less than 1/4 inch. Should I get it checked out... I will be installing springs soon, so will that fix it?
yeah... i think there is a slight difference... I measured and it seems to be about 26.75 inches on the drivers side and a little under 27 inches on the passenger... does that indicate a problem? the difference seems a little less than 1/4 inch. Should I get it checked out... I will be installing springs soon, so will that fix it?
Anyway, changing the springs would take care of any "load" issue the stock springs may have. My guess is its your floor. On the other hand, if its something other than the springs, like svtmike mentioned their are many items one would have to look at. Definitely ensure even tire pressure and floor level (front and back) and go from their.
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thanks guys,
I really appreciate it... I am definitely not one of those 'oh my God, I have a scratch on my car' people... its just one of those things that just erks the crap out of me... but will soon forget.. just thought someone might have some insight.
Much respect and thanks to those who chimed in.
I really appreciate it... I am definitely not one of those 'oh my God, I have a scratch on my car' people... its just one of those things that just erks the crap out of me... but will soon forget.. just thought someone might have some insight.
Much respect and thanks to those who chimed in.
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