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Links to Tire-Related Websites with Technical Information:

1010 Tires Basic Tire Safety & Technology (Info on tire sizing, rating, selection & service)
Tire Accidents.com (Legal website for tire-related accidents)
TireSafety.com (Info on how to check tires, tire construction & safety)
Tire Tech at TireRack.com (Tons of info on tire design, speed ratings, sizing, etc.)

Helpful Brochures You Can Download:

Tire Inflation Tips from Firestone (PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view).
Tire Rotation Tips from Bridgestone (PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view).

Alignment Guide Training Program:

Here's a product that can help you better understand the basics of wheel alignment, and steering and suspension troubleshooting. It is a software program you can run on any Windows PC or laptop:

Click to see larger image of program menu.

A Quick Reference Guide to Alignment, Steering & Suspension

Alignment Guide covers the theory behind wheel alignment, how camber, caster, toe, SAI, ride height and other factors influence steering, handling, tracking and tire wear. Plus, everything you need to know about inspecting steering and suspension components for wear and alignment-related problems. Covers basic alignment procedures and troubleshooting. It's also an excellent reference for preparing to take the ASE Suspension & Steering certification test.

Individual topics covered in Alignment Guide include:
* Basic Alignment Theory
* Basic Alignment Procedures for 2-wheel, Thrust Angle & 4-Wheel
* Prealignment Inspection Procedures
* Troubleshooting Alignment Problems
* Diagnosing Tire Wear
* Toe
* Camber
* Caster
* Turning Angle (toe-out on turns)
* Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)
* Included Angle
* Thrust Angle & Rear Axle Steer
* Setback
* Ride Height
* Ball joints
* Tie Rod Ends
* Steering Linkage
* Idler & Pitman Arms
* Springs (all types)
* Shocks & Struts
* Sway bars
* Short Long Arm (SLA) Suspensions
* Strut Suspensions
* Front-Wheel Drive & Rear-Wheel Drive Suspensions
* Rack & Pinion Steering
* Power Steering

Sample Screens from the program:

basic alignment angles screen

NOTE: This program does NOT include vehicle specific alignment specifications. But it does cover basic alignment procedures and troubleshooting so you can use the proper alignment equipment and specifications to fix alignment problems.

Alignment Guide is available as a download or on a CD. Requires Windows PC (95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista).

PRICE: $19.95 for download version, or $3.99 more for CD sent by First Class mail

How To Order Alignment Guide software:

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Wheel Alignment, Steering, Suspension & Tires

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