Wtf Happen To My Wheels!?

Trent-04v6 · March 4th, 2008, 06:57 PM

OK, so I never noticed this before when I had my rims on my car..

My left wheel is setting further out from the car that the right side.

My alignment is fine, but when I line the steering wheel at center the wheels look akward. The left one sticks out from the car like 2inches more than the other side..

Same size and brand tires on both sides and rim.

I was thinking maybe its the control arm, my struts maybe?

I didnt know what forumn to put it under so I put it in one I knew people would read. I'll get pics up if I can.

El_Cangri · March 4th, 2008, 07:38 PM

strange?

do u have wheels spacers?

i cant think of anything more

AtlanticBlue99 · March 4th, 2008, 07:40 PM

car ever in a wreck? it is possible the body is not aligned on the chassis

modded232 · March 4th, 2008, 07:40 PM

If you bought 18*9/10 or 17*9/10.5, or any wheels that have different front and back sizes, make sure you have the larger ones on the back. Kind of obvious... but just making sure before people go more in depth.

El_Cangri · March 4th, 2008, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

car ever in a wreck? it is possible the body is not aligned on the chassis

good Q.. i didnt tho of that

scubasteve041186 · March 4th, 2008, 08:49 PM

yeah spacers.. car wreck.. all the tires the same? or did you buy specifically bigger ones for the rear? um.. jack it up and make sure the tire is tight on there.

Zatrekaz · March 5th, 2008, 12:15 AM

Ya, best bet is to check the tire sizes, and make sure they are tight.

Other than that, check to see if it has ever been in a wreck...

Trent-04v6 · March 5th, 2008, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

car ever in a wreck? it is possible the body is not aligned on the chassis

Yeah I did and I hit the side that looks correct(right side) right now I don't have rims.. BLAHBASHDHW

How can I get it fixed if that is the problem?

=[ I am hoping it's not a outragous price to have it fixed ='[

I know that something is wrong with it and when I show it to people they say "your just being picky, it's only like 2 inches out" I am thinking WTF cars aren't supposed to do that! I was gonna get my new rims soon but now I know that if I get some they are gonna stick out past the fender and that will look wack!

scubasteve041186 · March 31st, 2008, 03:22 AM

what kind of accident? not sure if its possible but maybe you hit it hard enough to bend the chassis or maybe slide an axle.. but that doesn't make sense as to how it would pass an inspection if your chassis got bent.

Dansby · March 31st, 2008, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by scubasteve041186

what kind of accident? not sure if its possible but maybe you hit it hard enough to bend the chassis or maybe slide an axle.. but that doesn't make sense as to how it would pass an inspection if your chassis got bent.

Thats what I was thinking. A slided axel. But with that, the car wouldnt be aligned, and in my opinion, wouldnt be driveable.

March 4th, 2008, 06:57 PM	#1
Trent-04v6 Regular 2004 Mustang v6 Slow Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Worth,TX Posts: 300 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wtf Happen To My Wheels!? OK, so I never noticed this before when I had my rims on my car.. My left wheel is setting further out from the car that the right side. My alignment is fine, but when I line the steering wheel at center the wheels look akward. The left one sticks out from the car like 2inches more than the other side.. Same size and brand tires on both sides and rim. I was thinking maybe its the control arm, my struts maybe? I didnt know what forumn to put it under so I put it in one I knew people would read. I'll get pics up if I can. __________________ MAC O/R H-Pipe, MAC Catback, 3.73 Gears, T-Lok, CAI, H&R Supersport Springs, Tokico Blue Shocks/Struts, MM CC Plates, Steeda Front + Rear Sway Bars. BLOW OUT SALES.. New beast: 2002 BMW M3.. about as good as it gets in a sixxer.

March 4th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#3
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	car ever in a wreck? it is possible the body is not aligned on the chassis __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

March 5th, 2008, 12:15 AM	#7
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Ya, best bet is to check the tire sizes, and make sure they are tight. Other than that, check to see if it has ever been in a wreck... __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

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modded232 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you bought 189/10 or 179/10.5, or any wheels that have different front and back sizes, make sure you have the larger ones on the back. Kind of obvious... but just making sure before people go more in depth.

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scubasteve041186 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang 40th annv. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: kelowna,BC, Canada Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah spacers.. car wreck.. all the tires the same? or did you buy specifically bigger ones for the rear? um.. jack it up and make sure the tire is tight on there.

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scubasteve041186 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang 40th annv. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: kelowna,BC, Canada Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kind of accident? not sure if its possible but maybe you hit it hard enough to bend the chassis or maybe slide an axle.. but that doesn't make sense as to how it would pass an inspection if your chassis got bent.

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