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yamabob 11-26-2013 08:46 AM

Turning problem
 
Quick question. 2010 GS stock wheels and tire size's (tire have been changed to M Pilot SS)
When leaving a parking space and cut wheel- giving a little gas I feel 2 jarring "bumps" with a clunk noise. It happens either direction. Once moving this does not seem to happen. Drivability is good and there is not any shake in the car. If I just turn the wheel side to side with out any movement-the steering is fine. Any ideas on this as the car is new to me and this does not seem normal. Thanks

doubleD 11-26-2013 09:05 AM

Normal. You have wide tires up front and they tend to slide at very slow speeds.

Wayne O 11-26-2013 09:40 AM

As mentioned, when making slow, 'full' turns (like in a parking lot) it's normal for the wide front tires to 'scrub' somewhat. Go slow when maneuvering and relax....it's nothing to worry about it. :)

yamabob 11-26-2013 09:46 AM

Thank you both for the response. Feel much better now

Knob Jockey 11-26-2013 09:48 AM

Tire scrub happens with wide tires at slow speeds and very tight turns. It's even worse in cold weather.

It's normal, but can be unsettling the first time you experience it. Usually posted a couple times a month with new owners.

Don-Vette 11-26-2013 04:00 PM

Normal for wide tires.

dbirdhouse1 11-26-2013 06:35 PM

I posed the same question a few weeks ago when I first brought my '12 GS conv. home and was told the same as well as the concept of "Ackerman Steering"......still find it a bit disconcerting......

yamabob 11-26-2013 07:03 PM

Gotta laugh as I know what you mean. Seeing other makes post the same question and hearing the same response as those kind enough to post here,removes all concerns. All the other pluses more than make up for it


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