Tie Rods shot at 40k

terrapin · 12-12-2003, 02:49 PM

I just had 215/45/17 Conti Extreme Contacts mounted on my Rota Tarmacs yesterday. The tech told me that both the tie rods were worn and needed replacement. I've noticed that the car wanders a bit on the highway especially is really windy conditions. I ordered whiteline steering bushings the solve the problem, but just wanted to see if anyone else has feedback on the tire rods. I plan on checking them myself tomorrow because I see it impossible for them to be shot on a car with perfect aligment and no front end damage.

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HndaTch627 · 12-12-2003, 02:50 PM

i've never heard of these cars having bad tie rod ends, my car has 50k on it and they are still tight, did you jack up the front end and see for yourself?

terrapin · 12-12-2003, 04:36 PM

I am looking tonight to check it out.

HndaTch627 · 12-13-2003, 04:24 PM

the car could very well wander based on your alignment settings, i wouldn't point the finger directly at the tie rod ends just yet

YaZahX · 12-13-2003, 06:12 PM

it happens, a way to check is to get the wheel off the ground and to grab the left and right side and see if there is any play side to side.

most of the time ive found it to be the inner tie rod wich could be costly.

12-12-2003, 02:49 PM	#1
terrapin Scooby Newbie Member#: 39509 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: northern NJ Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon 5spd black	Tie Rods shot at 40k I just had 215/45/17 Conti Extreme Contacts mounted on my Rota Tarmacs yesterday. The tech told me that both the tie rods were worn and needed replacement. I've noticed that the car wanders a bit on the highway especially is really windy conditions. I ordered whiteline steering bushings the solve the problem, but just wanted to see if anyone else has feedback on the tire rods. I plan on checking them myself tomorrow because I see it impossible for them to be shot on a car with perfect aligment and no front end damage. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-12-2003, 02:50 PM	#2
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM '09 Concours 14 ABS Black	i've never heard of these cars having bad tie rod ends, my car has 50k on it and they are still tight, did you jack up the front end and see for yourself?

12-12-2003, 04:36 PM	#3
terrapin Scooby Newbie Member#: 39509 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: northern NJ Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon 5spd black	I am looking tonight to check it out.

12-13-2003, 04:24 PM	#4
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM '09 Concours 14 ABS Black	the car could very well wander based on your alignment settings, i wouldn't point the finger directly at the tie rod ends just yet

12-13-2003, 06:12 PM	#5
YaZahX Scooby Specialist Member#: 11932 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY Vehicle: 1998 CW ITR 2006 NBP SI	it happens, a way to check is to get the wheel off the ground and to grab the left and right side and see if there is any play side to side. most of the time ive found it to be the inner tie rod wich could be costly.