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10-03-2012, 06:53 AM | #1 |
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Went from 205/55*/16 to 225/45/17 alignment now off, why?
So quick details my summer tires are the stock wheels on a 04 wrx, 205/55/16, they have continental DWs on them. My buddy with a 08 wrx sold me his snow tires on 08 stock rims, 225/45/17. I put them on properly inflated them and now the car pulls to the left slightly and I have to hold the wheel cocked a bit to keep it straight. I never had this happen before when switching out tires like this. Is it possible the larger width and rim size is getting thrown off? Or maybe his alignment was bad before and wore the tires wrong? Ideas would be awesome as I can't really narrow it down except that everyone seems to say it shouldn't mess with alignment. I am going to try to swap the front tires to the back (they are directional) and see if that helps.
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10-03-2012, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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You may try just swapping the right or left side only, front to rear. Wear could affect a pull, but the tire may have roadforce runout, on a worn tire can be difficult correct. My bet is there is a slight difference in tread left and you need to match the position they came off his car.
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10-03-2012, 08:07 AM | #3 | |
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10-03-2012, 09:29 AM | #4 |
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Another thing is make sure that they aren't the type of tires that require you to have the tread facing a certain direction. They'll usually have an arrow on them to point the right way. Also some tires have an outside and an inside. Make sure you don't have one backwards.
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10-10-2012, 07:32 AM | #5 |
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okay so I finally had time to swap tires. I swapped the front and read on driver side, still pulled left. So i figured, hell let me try the passenger side so i swapped those front to rear. Still pulls to the left... I dont quite understand, my only guess is the wider and lower profile tires somehow dont match up to my toe and camber??? Just a complete guess, so looking to see if anyone has some insight.
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10-10-2012, 03:23 PM | #6 |
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i would be worried about this for about 1/2 of one second
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10-10-2012, 03:29 PM | #7 |
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Why would I not be worried? Or at least concerned? My alignment managed to change after putting on different tires so I am trying to figure out if the tires are bad in which case I'll get my money back before going for an alignment and wasting money.
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10-10-2012, 04:03 PM | #8 |
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your alignment did NOT change....unless they bent the car when they put it on the lift THAT would be impossible.....and that is why i wouldnt be worried about it and a 'slight' pull to the left that wasnt there before??? yep...about 1/2 second is all its worth |
10-10-2012, 04:11 PM | #9 |
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What was your friend thinking putting 225 snow tires on. OEM 08' tire width is 205. Fat tires don't help in the snow......
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10-10-2012, 04:44 PM | #10 | |
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I know this, Im not sure why he didn't put the stock size on, but when he offered them for cheap i figured wider snow tires are better than none. |
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10-10-2012, 06:28 PM | #11 | |
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i WAS just gonna call ya an idiot and be done with it......but i DID try to 'splain it but i guess when people figure out that they dont have a clue...they get pissy sorry d000000d...but ya might learn sumthin yet if ya stay around here for a while |
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10-10-2012, 06:30 PM | #12 |
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10-10-2012, 06:39 PM | #13 |
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I think what confuses me is I think you're being sarcastic all the time, when you're just helping. In that case thanks for the help
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10-10-2012, 10:00 PM | #14 |
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