What are the hazards of an off-center steering wheel?
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The hazards of an off-center steering wheel are: 1. The gears of the steering wheel and the rack of the steering linkage are under stress, leading to faults such as aging and deformation of the steering linkage and ball joints, which in turn cause incorrect four-wheel alignment data, vehicle deviation, and uneven tire wear; 2. It causes the suspension system to tilt in one direction, resulting in uneven stress distribution on many related components, leading to deformation and fatigue damage over time; 3. The tires will have an outward camber angle, and when turning, this will accelerate the aging and deformation of the tire sidewalls, thereby increasing the risk of air leakage and blowouts; 4. It accelerates the aging of rubber components in the steering wheel, such as various ball joints and stabilizer bar bushings.