What happens when the rear tires lose traction?

Fishtailing is a vehicle handling problem which occurs when the rear wheels lose traction, resulting in oversteer. This can be caused by low friction surfaces (sand, gravel, rain, snow, ice, etc.). Without a proper driver’s reaction, the fishtailing vehicle will spin completely.

Why is my truck losing traction?

The causes of skidding (loss of traction) can be divided into three groups: (1) conditions of the road, (2) conditions of the vehicle, and (3) actions of the driver. Ice, snow, or frost. Broken or uneven road surfaces and sand/gravel commonly found on curves.

How do you stop a slipping wheel?

Sanding is one method of reducing wheel slip or slide. Locomotives and Multiple units have sandboxes which can deliver dry sand to the rails in front of the wheels. This may be initiated automatically when the Wheel Slide Protection system senses loss of adhesion, or the driver can operate it manually.

What causes wear on the rear driver side tire?

Rear driver side tire is slanted, causing wear on the ins… Q: Rear driver side tire is slanted, causing wear on the inside. I went to have an alignment completed on the 2008 Dodge Caliber.

Why are my rear tires slanted on my Dodge Caliber?

I went to have an alignment completed on the 2008 Dodge Caliber. The mechanic told me he could not align the rear tires and I needed to purchase a $400 adjustable rear lower control arm and my car did not have an adjustable lower control arm.

What causes a negative camber tire to wear?

With negative camber, the top of the wheels are leaning inward (again, by design) which lean will tend to wear the inside tread of the tire, just as you are observing. Regular rotation of the tires, every 6,000 miles, tends to minimize that effect.

How often should I rotate my rear tire?

Regular rotation of the tires, every 6,000 miles, tends to minimize that effect. I would ask the shop if your camber exceeds 1 degree negative. If it does not, then the solution (to tire wear) in your circumstance is more frequent rotation of the tires.

How does a limited slip differential work on a tire?

There are many different types and implementations of limited slip differentials. The basic idea is that when a tire slips, the maximum wheel speed of a slipping tire is limited. Torque is then transferred or multiplied to the opposite tire that still has grip.

What causes a tire to lose air while driving?

Driving over a large pothole or a curb may flex the tire sidewalls and make the tire lose air. If there is no damage to the tire-wheel unit, you may just need to re-inflate the tire. However, check for any sidewall bulges, cuts, and punctures.

What happens when you don’t have a front or rear differential?

The tires on the inside of the turn will make a circle with a smaller radius, which means it requires less revolutions of the tire to complete the turn. If vehicles were not equipped with front and rear differentials, the left and right tires would be forced to spin at the same speed despite these different paths.

What’s the rattling noise in the back driver wheel area?

The left back side has been making a rattling noise, almost like there’s a tin can on a string above the tire lol. I don’t know much about car so I’ve been scared to take it to the shop because I feel I may get screwed over. It’s especially noticeable when I go over a bump or hit a pothole.