Can You Turn the Steering Wheel When the Tire is Close to the Curb?

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You can turn the steering wheel when the tire is close to the curb, but it may have certain impacts. Here are the relevant details: 1. Reason: The front wheels are steering wheels, which require toe-in and camber angles, i.e., these parameters are determined through wheel alignment. When the front wheels turn freely, these parameters are minimally affected. However, if you turn the wheel while the tire is against the curb, it becomes a constrained turn, which can disrupt the preset toe-in and camber angles, thereby affecting the vehicle's driving performance. To avoid adverse effects, you may need to perform another wheel alignment. 2. Precautions: When parking near the edge of the road, try to keep the wheels at least half a tire's width away from the curb. Alternatively, you can park in a less crowded area to avoid difficulty in pulling out and reduce curb damage to the tires.