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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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When I turn my wheels sharply, the front wheel(s) seems to be loose and sway. They are not loose or low on air. Any ideas. Thanks.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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any pictures? is this new behavior that didn't happen before?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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I don't really know what to take a picture of but this used to be a gradual sway, not a big deal. I just recently noticed the sway has become more voilent and really rocks when the wheels are turned sharply.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jth2112
When I turn my wheels sharply, the front wheel(s) seems to be loose and sway. They are not loose or low on air. Any ideas. Thanks.
All C6 'Vettes do it. Front tire scrub. It's because of the steering design and wheel angles with wide tires.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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That explains it! I really appreciate it.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by haljensen
All C6 'Vettes do it. Front tire scrub. It's because of the steering design and wheel angles with wide tires.
Yes; but I HATE the hear/feel it!
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Same, I guess C5's do too since they are technically same car. Just that I never felt it on my buddie's 99 FRC
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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It was some what unnerving the first time I felt it too. I had just reinstalled my front wheels after installing RDI splash guards. I thought I had forgotten to tighten the lugs down. Nice to know that it is at least ''normal'' for the car.
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