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Wheels, Targeted Rotating For Non-Directional Tires

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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
If the vehicle pulls to one side, swap the front wheels.
Road Test, Performing
Vehicle travels straight - END
Vehicle pulls opposite Vehicle pulls to the same side
Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel) Rotate wheels from front to back
Road Test, Performing Road Test, Performing
Vehicle travels straight - END Vehicle travels straight - END
Vehicle does not travel straight Vehicle does not travel straight
Swap front wheels and swap back wheels Vehicle pulls opposite No change
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    
   
Swap the front wheels    
 
Road Test, Performing Road Test, Performing  
Vehicle travels straight - END Vehicle does not travel straight Vehicle travels straight END  
  Vehicle does not travel straight  
  Install new tires on front axle Install new tires on front axle  
   
  Road Test, Performing Road Test, Performing  
  Vehicle travels straight - END Vehicle travels straight - END  
   
Vehicle does not travel straight, inform Product Support