Do regular high speeds cause car wheels to be misaligned?

Question

I'm traveling these days on a road where most cars cruise at over 80 kmph. And a lot of cars I see on the road have their wheels misaligned. I was wondering if the regular high speeds are the reason for that.

Answer 1

I may disagree depending on the particular part that may or may not be out of alignment.

by saying speed has nothing to do with it your neglecting a crucial part of the design.

The majority of the time its caused by road hazards.

Part of the design in newer cars is the lengthening of the tie rods themselves hence the toe in scenario on cars of today. Cars are put in a static toe in situation of about one degree or less, by design. As you accelerate the forces acting on those steering joints is not linear.As speed increases the tie rod actually stretches a little bringing the car closer to a none existent toe in angle.All this being said unless your driving the h**l out of your car and going speeds in excess of 160 mph, yours is probably a result of road hazards.

But lets not disregard the question you asked not necessarily your particular case

Answer 2

No affect whatsoever - speed rating of a tire is only the maximum safe speed at which the tire can travel without separating.  There are only 3 drawbacks to high speed travel-1. High price of gas

2. High cost of traffic tickets

3. Danger posed to others on the road

Alignment goes out as a result of hitting curbs, big pot holes, speed bumps, etc..  It takes a significant amount of force to knock a car out of alignment.  Many people have their car alligned unnecessarily.  They mistake bad tires for misalignment - they present in the same way.

The best way to check the alignment is as follows:

1. Park your car on a smooth level surface (as smoothe and level as possible

2. Get the tires straight so they line up with the rear tires.

3. Look down the side of the tire (the inside) towards the rear of the car (you have to get down and look at it as if you are aiming a gun) If  you can see the rear tire while looking at the front tire straight on, you are out of alignment - if the front wheels are pointing out on the front side it is toed out, pointing in - toed in.

Answer 3

Speed doesn't have anything to do with it.  The amount of potholes you hit at these speeds, does, however have a lot to do with it.

Answer 4

Speed won't do that to your wheels, usually.  Combination and accumulation of running over potholes, speed bumps, and hitting the curb, etc. can mess up the wheel alignment.  And, if you do that at high speed, the impact will be bigger, which could cause bigger damage.

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

Speed will not effect your alignment but will cause more wear and tear on the complete vehicle over a period of time.

Answer 7

what