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DIY Wheel Alignment: How is Toe-In measured ? 200 1985

posted by  jp213a on  Sat May 14 08:52 CST 2005
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I use a 25' tape measure with a stiff blade to measure between the tire sidewalls, inside sidewall to inside sidewall. I use the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions around the tire. I measure from the widest point of the tire (biggest bulge) on one side to the widest point on the tire on the opposite side. I read the tape using the inside measurement adder (the length of the case). I subtract the two measurements. I adjust the tie rod ends until there is 1/16 to 1/8 inch toe-in. The slight toe-in causes the vehicle to track straight down the road without casuing excessive tread wear. jp






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