What causes wheel gaps to be uneven? - Toyota Yaris Forums

detroiter · 06-21-2009, 10:29 PM

I was checking my wheel gaps today to see how things are since the lowering springs and shocks have been installed for a while now. It seems like two of the gaps were much shorter in distance as compared to the others being a bit bigger in gap size. I can't imagine any reason why it would be that way since they've had time to settle and the air pressure is even in all tires. I did hit a monster sized puthole the other day but as far as I can tell it didn't throw the alignment off at all so I have no idea what could be the reason it's uneven. My only guess is maybe just the pavement has to be completely smooth and flat to get an "even" look all the way around?

SilverBack · 06-21-2009, 10:56 PM

Which sides are you comparing? Front to back, or left to right?

If front to back, then the rear gap usually is smaller in all cars because it doesn't arch as high as the front (from what I've always seen).

detroiter · 06-21-2009, 11:13 PM

I'm comparing left to right. I noticed that the one side that is lower, the opposite side in the rear is also lower at the same time. That's what's leading me to believe it's just the pavement not being even or whatnot. The car itself looks perfectly flat and level, not funky leaning or angles.

YarisSedan · 06-22-2009, 01:37 AM

More weight of the vehicl eis on that side such as battery.

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-23-2009, 01:35 AM

As mentioned, the battery and intake are on the left side, as well as the driver and steering parts. My sub is also on the left side, so I wouldn't be surprise if my left side is a bit lower.

SilverBack · 06-23-2009, 02:22 AM

That and driving without passengers adds more weight to the left. I would take right turns much more slowly if I were you lol

06-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	What causes wheel gaps to be uneven? I was checking my wheel gaps today to see how things are since the lowering springs and shocks have been installed for a while now. It seems like two of the gaps were much shorter in distance as compared to the others being a bit bigger in gap size. I can't imagine any reason why it would be that way since they've had time to settle and the air pressure is even in all tires. I did hit a monster sized puthole the other day but as far as I can tell it didn't throw the alignment off at all so I have no idea what could be the reason it's uneven. My only guess is maybe just the pavement has to be completely smooth and flat to get an "even" look all the way around?

06-21-2009, 10:56 PM	#2
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Which sides are you comparing? Front to back, or left to right? If front to back, then the rear gap usually is smaller in all cars because it doesn't arch as high as the front (from what I've always seen). __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

06-22-2009, 01:37 AM	#4
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	More weight of the vehicl eis on that side such as battery. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

06-23-2009, 02:22 AM	#6
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	That and driving without passengers adds more weight to the left. I would take right turns much more slowly if I were you lol __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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06-21-2009, 11:13 PM	#3
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I'm comparing left to right. I noticed that the one side that is lower, the opposite side in the rear is also lower at the same time. That's what's leading me to believe it's just the pavement not being even or whatnot. The car itself looks perfectly flat and level, not funky leaning or angles.

06-23-2009, 01:35 AM	#5
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	As mentioned, the battery and intake are on the left side, as well as the driver and steering parts. My sub is also on the left side, so I wouldn't be surprise if my left side is a bit lower.