Targeted Rotating Of Wheels For Non-Directional Tires
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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| Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one side and if so, when and to which side? | |||
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| If the vehicle pulls to one side, swap the front wheels. | |||
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| Road Test, Performing | |||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | |||
| Vehicle pulls opposite | Vehicle pulls to the same side | ||
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| Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel) | Rotate wheels from front to back | ||
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| Road Test, Performing | Road Test, Performing | ||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | Vehicle travels straight - END | ||
| Vehicle does not travel straight | Vehicle does not travel straight. | ||
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| Swap front wheels and swap back wheels | Vehicle pulls opposite | No change | |
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| Road Test, Performing | Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel) | Check alignment of front and rear axles, adjust if necessary. | |
| Vehicle travels straight - END | If adjustment is correct, inform Product Support. | ||
| Vehicle does not travel straight. | |||
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| Swap the front wheels | |||
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| Road Test, Performing | Road Test, Performing | ||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | Vehicle does not travel straight | Vehicle travels straight END | |
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| Install new tires on front axle | Install new tires on front axle | ||
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| Road Test, Performing | Road Test, Performing | ||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | Vehicle travels straight - END | ||
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| Vehicle does not travel straight, inform Product Support. | |||