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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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I have a 2012 Grand Sport 100 Yr edition with 5,000 miles. When backing out of parking spaces it feels like the front tires are flat or rubbing on something.

Any suggestions before I take to dealer.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Just backing out? Or turning sharply?
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Both at slow speed less than 5MPH
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Have to wonder if it is the common loose axle nut or chatter in the diff.

Otherwise we need more information.
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Very wide tires on Corvettes tend to scuff when turning hard during backing out of a garage etc. Perfectly normal. That's probably what you are feeling.
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