Does parking with the steering wheel not straightened have any impact?
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Parking with the steering wheel not straightened does have an impact. When the steering wheel is not straightened while parking, it can affect the tires, steering system, and suspension system to some extent. During parking, the sidewalls of the tires bear the most pressure, which can lead to aging and deformation of the tire sidewalls. If the steering wheel is not straightened, the wheels will pull the tie rods, preventing them from returning to their original position. Over time, this can accelerate the aging or deformation of the steering system and also affect the steering and suspension systems. To determine if the steering wheel is straightened while parking, you can refer to the number of turns of the steering wheel. While moving the vehicle, turn the steering wheel and remember the number of turns from the fully locked position to the center position. Turning it back to the center position will straighten the steering wheel. For most family cars, the steering wheel turns one and a half turns from the center to the fully locked position left or right, though some models may require more turns.