wolfie5254

I have a ‘14 C7 convertible with just over 20k miles. This is my seventh Corvette and so far the best! My problem is, and this just started, when I turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and engage the clutch to make a slow turn, the front wheels seem to hop? It doesn’t matter if the road surface is wet or dry. The tires are in good condition and at the correct pressures. I have asked this same question in Corvette Magazine but so far the Tech Nerd hasn’t responded.

I would appreciate any help from anyone out there who may have had a similar experience. Thanks in advance!

k24556

Normal for Michelin PSS tires. Surprised you just now noticed it. Usually people notice it driving off the dealer's lot first time. The cure is to switch to all season tires, or avoid turning the steering wheel

eboggs_jkvl

Called Ackerman effect. Details can be found in the Owner's Manual.








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wolfie5254

Just want to thank everyone that replied. It sure takes a load off my mind. One thing I didn’t mention, which might be why I didn’t notice it before, was the temperature. After reading more about the Ackermann Effect, the article states the wheel hopping is exacerbated by colder temperatures, around 40 degrees or less. When I took the car out of winter hibernation on Tuesday, I had to drive it around the development where I live in north central PA. It was colder than 40 degrees!

Thanks again!

Avanti

Just the nature of the beast (tires), as stated... and, in the Manual. So, GM knew it would drive people nuts and covered their corporate A*S. .