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Old 01-03-2009 | 04:59 PM
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my car recently started to feel loose on the roads. when i drive in a straight line my car often feels like it'll just float left or right at random times, then a couple seconds later it'll go back straight.

i've gotten an alignment done at superautobacs and they said everything was fine. my front i have no camber kit and the tires are about 70% worn and the rear i have the SPC rear camber with toe bolts with brand new tires.

the shop now is saying it might be that the tires were too use to the previous camber and grooves started to form on the tires causing a loss of traction or it can be that my wheels are not balanced..????

anyone have any idea of what's going on? please help thanks.

-Alex

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Old 01-04-2009 | 06:04 PM
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Sounds like the effects of road crown. Balancing has nothing to do with a pull, only a vibration will occur if there not balanced. Make sure your tire pressures are equal as that will cause a pull As for grooves and previous camber on the tires being the cause of it is bogus, there just trying to sell you tires to make more money.
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Originally Posted by OrleanZ33
Sounds like the effects of road crown. Balancing has nothing to do with a pull, only a vibration will occur if there not balanced. Make sure your tire pressures are equal as that will cause a pull As for grooves and previous camber on the tires being the cause of it is bogus, there just trying to sell you tires to make more money.
so recheck tire pressure and wheel balance? i know that my steering wheel doesn't shake when driving at higher speeds

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