Do I need 2 or 4 wheel alignment on a front wheel drive car?

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Jack - 01 Jun 2006 02:21 GMT

I would think I just needed a 2 wheel alignment for the wife's front wheel
drive car but then somewhere I've read stated its better to have a 4 wheel
alignment done. Now I'm confused so a little advice will be appreciated.

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XYZ - 01 Jun 2006 10:07 GMT

Some cars are adjustable in the rear end to ensure that the rear tyres
follow in the tracks of the front when driving in a straight line.
Otherwise your can may crab, that is, the rear wheels are slightly off to
one side. It can affect cornering a bit too.

Paul

>I would think I just needed a 2 wheel alignment for the wife's front wheel
>drive car but then somewhere I've read stated its better to have a 4 wheel
>alignment done. Now I'm confused so a little advice will be appreciated.

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Mike F - 01 Jun 2006 13:07 GMT

> Some cars are adjustable in the rear end to ensure that the rear tyres
> follow in the tracks of the front when driving in a straight line.
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> >drive car but then somewhere I've read stated its better to have a 4 wheel
> >alignment done. Now I'm confused so a little advice will be appreciated.

Yes, you should always align all 4 wheels whenever possible. (Some cars
have no or minimal adjustment in some locations.)

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