What are the effects of a damaged V-type thrust rod?

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NatalieAnn
07/29/25 5:53pm
Generally, straight thrust rods can only prevent the front and rear displacement of the middle and rear axles, whereas V-type thrust rods not only prevent front and rear displacement but also prevent lateral displacement. If they are damaged, it may lead to premature tire wear or even severe accidents like tire blowouts. Introduction to tires: Tires are circular elastic rubber products installed on various vehicles or machinery to roll on the ground. They are typically mounted on metal rims, supporting the vehicle body, cushioning external impacts, ensuring contact with the road surface, and maintaining driving performance. Required performance of tires: Tires are often used under complex and harsh conditions, enduring various deformations, loads, forces, and high or low temperatures during operation. Therefore, they must possess high load-bearing, traction, and cushioning performance. Additionally, they need to have high wear resistance and flex resistance, as well as low rolling resistance and heat generation.
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