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Wheel alignment
Wheel alignment, sometimes referred to as wheel tracking, is a vehicle maintenance procedure involving adjustment of the geometric angles of a vehicle’s wheels. Proper alignment helps prevent abnormal tire wear and assists in maintaining stable vehicle handling and straight-line travel without pulling to one side. In some specialized applications, such as motorsport or off-road use, wheel alignment angles may be intentionally adjusted outside manufacturer specifications to obtain particular handling characteristics.
Article summary
Wheel alignment, sometimes referred to as wheel tracking, is a vehicle maintenance procedure involving adjustment of the geometric angles of a vehicle’s wheels. Proper alignment helps prevent abnormal tire wear and assists in maintaining stable vehicle handling and straight-line travel without pulling to one side. In some specialized applications, such as motorsport or off-road use, wheel alignment angles may be intentionally adjusted outside manufacturer specifications to obtain particular handling characteristics.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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