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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 02:49 AM
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I have a 2017 basic corvette. I have this clicking in my steering when turning. When I back out of my driveway (slight incline)and turning the steer wheel, not from lock to lock turning' The car fill like it is hoping.
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 03:07 AM
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It's normal and has to do with the aggressive track alignment that Corvettes come with. It's worse in colder temps and when the tires are cold. Not as bad in warm weather or warm tires. Nothing to worry about unless all you do is full-lock parking-lot turns, in which case you may have accelerated front tire wear.

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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 08:24 AM
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No only 'normal', its in the owners manual.
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 01:27 PM
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Annoying, but completely normal 👍
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From the Owners Manual:

Tire Chatter/Hop
When driving at slow speeds and in
very tight turns, the vehicle may
have tire chatter/hop. This condition
is normal and the vehicle does not
require service.
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