Hey guys, I just went to the garage to replaced my winter tires for slightly used 4 season tires and everything is good except when i'm going 95-100km/h + my steering moves ( little left to right movement). After noticing that, I thought they weren't well balanced so I went back to the garage but in fact they were fine. My friend that worked at the garage told me it might be because the front tires aren't on the good side so we switched them but did not help. The tires seems to be in good condition (no difformation) and when I had my winter tires i never felt this steering movements when I drove 100km/h + so I doubt it may be caused by a disfunctional part of my car. Also, I switch the original 225/60-16 for 215/60-16 but I doubt this change could have create this steering (vibration). Altought, I don't feel my car vibrating when I'm driving 100km/h so it make this problem even weirder. Anyone have an idea what could have cause that steering movements (vibration)?
winter to 4 season tires switch cause problem
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joegr
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It could be worn parts or an alignment issue. (Were you going as fast on the winter tires?)
You might also look into getting the tires road-force balanced. That would find/correct balance and roundness issues. Sometimes it pays to skip the cheap tires and put some good ones on.
You might also look into getting the tires road-force balanced. That would find/correct balance and roundness issues. Sometimes it pays to skip the cheap tires and put some good ones on.
cammerfe
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Let me emphasize part of what Joe just said. The tires may be balanced but OUT-OF-ROUND! If it's true only slightly you can have what you're experiencing.
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