What to Do When a Car's Wheels Run Out of Alignment?
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The solution for a car's wheels running out of alignment is: perform a four-wheel alignment, check if the tire pressure is normal. If the alignment is not the issue, it might be due to excessive looseness between the steering wheel's gear teeth and the rack, or severe looseness in the main ball joint, which should be checked one by one. The four-wheel alignment function is based on the vehicle's four-wheel parameters, adjusted to ensure good driving performance and a certain level of reliability. The benefits of four-wheel alignment include: 1. Enhancing driving comfort; 2. Increasing tire lifespan; 3. Ensuring straight-line stability of the vehicle; 4. Reducing wear on chassis suspension components; 5. Improving driving safety.
If you find a wheel has come off, the most urgent thing is to stay calm and not panic. Immediately slow down and gradually pull over to the side of the road, find a safe place to stop, turn on the hazard lights, and place a triangle warning sign several dozen meters behind the car to prevent rear-end collisions. Never continue driving, as the car may become unbalanced and roll over, causing injury. After stopping, check if the nuts on the other wheels are loose or missing—sometimes it's due to improperly tightened nuts. Then call for a tow truck or roadside assistance; don’t try to fix it yourself, as it could easily lead to an accident. Make it a habit to check tire pressure and nut tightness before every drive. You can buy a torque wrench to tighten the bolts at home. I once experienced this on the highway and was nearly terrified, but thankfully, I handled it promptly and nothing major happened.
