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Old 06-14-2011, 11:20 AM
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I know it's a stupid question but are the tires/rims balanced?
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Originally Posted by 545IblupasdU
went on a 1300 mile round trip and after a few times getting nudged over by the big rigs wind id just steer slightly against it....but I can tell you the car should never feel unsettled under normal conditions, maybe its the combination of to many changes , ex. different tires/sway bar in the back only/lots of weight in the car, full load max will do it. How did the car feel on the way back?? or since??

Have not been back out yet with the load and speed. Will try out at the end of the week.

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Originally Posted by sahiljain22
I know it's a stupid question but are the tires/rims balanced?
They all felt great as far as balance goes. No vibrations or anything like that.
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Originally Posted by NoQuarter
...with brand new all-season tires on the front...
There's the problem right there...brand new tires will have "squirm" until they wear just a bit.
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Originally Posted by NoQuarter
Have not been back out yet with the load and speed. Will try out at the end of the week.
well how did it feel without the load?
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Originally Posted by 545IblupasdU
well how did it feel without the load?
Haven't been back on the highway yet and won't get a chance until later this week.
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