The theory was formulated in the 1960s and 1970s as new information was obtained about the nature of the ocean floor, Earth's ancient magnetism, the distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes, the flow of heat from Earth's interior, and the worldwide distribution of plant and animal fossils.
Loose or worn out tie-rod ends can be the cause of death wobble. To test them, jack up one tire at a time grab the tire at the three oâclock and nine oâclock positions, then try to turn the tire back and forth by alternatively pushing and pulling on the tire. Any movement indicates warn out tie-rod ends.
Brake dust accumulates on wheels and hubcaps as a normal part of stop-and-start driving. The pressure of the brake rotors causes minuscule particles to be shaved off of the brake pads as the driver presses on the vehicle's brakes. While brake dust is often just an eyesore, if left untreated, it can eventually cause etching and staining on aluminum wheels that can't easily be fixed.