Glossary / Engine

tie rods

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tie rods are wires that connect the steering wheel to the wheels, letting you turn the car left or right.

Technical Definition

Tie rods transfer steering input from the steering wheel to the wheels, allowing directional control.

Hear It Discussed

"So new control arms, new tie rods, new ball joints"
The Best and Worst Cars This Year — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 219 The Carmudgeon Show 09:14

"The tie rods are split. Okay, so what are they telling you you need? Well, I don't know, they said I need tie rods and I didn't like their price."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 8, 2025 - Hour 1 - Are You Asking Your Mechanic The Right Questions? - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 03:20

"...working on the lathe like making drag links and tie rods and stuff like that."
Bill Ganahl of South City Rod and Custom Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 35:41