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Nov 24, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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CPTAHAB

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When backing from being parked and making a sharp turn, seems like the front tires are "skipping out". Normal? Also, power steering makes some noise. Thoughts?

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Nov 24, 2011 | 09:55 PM

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If you are driving a GS, the front tires are as large as the rears on a base C5. A lot more rubber on the ground so they will tend to bind in a tight slow turn. In the owners manual it will reference the condition, saying it's normal.

You need to post a little more info on your PS.....year of car, fluid level OK, is it old fluid or been on the track (overheated) etc.

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Nov 24, 2011 | 09:55 PM

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Welcome to the world of wide, grippy tires.

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Nov 24, 2011 | 09:57 PM

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They push like a dump truck.....in parking lots mine will slip right over painted lines. (regular coupe)

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Nov 24, 2011 | 10:10 PM

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I have a C6 coupe, and this happens to me. It is normal for tires this wide to do this.

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Nov 24, 2011 | 10:33 PM

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Definitely feel some "scrubbing" on slow, sharp turns with my GS.

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Nov 24, 2011 | 10:40 PM

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GM cannot do anything to fix the problem, unless they want to put narrow tires on the Vette.

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Nov 24, 2011 | 10:43 PM

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It's normal. Don't fret it.

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