| Re: ok 84 c4 z51 - Rack Problem |
Subject: Re: ok 84 c4 z51 - Rack Problem by Aardwolf on 2010/4/16 0:02:50 Measuring Toe Toe is measure by measuring the difference in track between the front of your tires, and the rear of the same tires. You can use toe-plates, but I fine a straight edge and a tape measure works just fine. My method is great for the solo mechanic. 1. I measure my difference where the rim and tire meet. It is far enough away from the tire bulge but not so far out that you are on the face of the tire. See location of ruler in picture below. Slide tape under car, and ensure it is in this position on both sides of car. 2. Once tape is under vehicle, hold straight edge firmly against the tire and pull tape firmly against it. The tape should sit firmly on the ground, and should hold its position when you remove the straight edge. 2. Go to the other side of the vehicle. Hold straight edge in exactly the same position (where tire and rim meet), and slide the straight edge down against the tape measure. Read where the two touch, on the shorter side of the tape. In this example, it is 67 ¾ www.davidfarmerstuff.com please support my site via paypal link on homepage 4. Repeat steps 1-3 on the back of the same 2 wheels. Measure that distance and simply calculate the difference. For instance, if the front of the tire measure 67 ¾ and the rear measure 68 ¼, then your tires would be toed-in ½ TOTAL. |
