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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 07:42 PM
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i would drop the right camber to -0.20 to match the left and raise the caster on the right to 7.20. see how it drives then.
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i would drop the right camber to -0.20 to match the left and raise the caster on the right to 7.20. see how it drives then.
Thanks for the recommendation! I have an appointment with the alignment shop on 12/9; I'll pass it on.

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i would drop the right camber to -0.20 to match the left and raise the caster on the right to 7.20. see how it drives then.
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A third visit to the alignment shop still did not resolve the pulling issue; I left in disgust. My local, very talented, mechanic took a look. All 4 tires were incorrectly inflated; after remedying this problem solved! He also centered the steering wheel properly.

Thanks for all of the great advice!

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Originally Posted by BayVette
...All 4 tires were incorrectly inflated; after remedying this problem solved! ...Thanks for all of the great advice!

Jerry

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Did your TPMS not alert you to your tire pressures being off?
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Did your TPMS not alert you to your tire pressures being off?
Pressure wasn't off much, but each tire was different! Equalizing them made the difference.

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You still have a problem. I am running Michelins Pilot A/S , and even if the pressures are way different side to side, it does not pull to the left or the right. My take on this whole thing is simple - stick with Michelins.
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Default New Tires Issue
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You still have a problem. I am running Michelins Pilot A/S , and even if the pressures are way different side to side, it does not pull to the left or the right. My take on this whole thing is simple - stick with Michelins.
You are correct, next time Michelins!

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I was thinking of getting the BF's here shortly, may have to re-think this............
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