Alignment problem, or warped rims?
#1
Alignment problem, or warped rims?
I plan to speak to a mechanic about this; but I find this forum very helpful.
Last week I swapped my winter tires for my summer tires. I did this myself...
Since doing so, the car INCONSISTENTLY pulls to the left. Not a gentle drift, but pulls. It's more pronounced when there is a natural slant/berm/angle on the road (for rain run-off).
Could there be an issue with the rims? Even though inconsistent, could this be an alignment issue (steering wheel does not vibrate)? Wheel balancing issue?
Tire pressure is equal on all tires.
Last week I swapped my winter tires for my summer tires. I did this myself...
Since doing so, the car INCONSISTENTLY pulls to the left. Not a gentle drift, but pulls. It's more pronounced when there is a natural slant/berm/angle on the road (for rain run-off).
Could there be an issue with the rims? Even though inconsistent, could this be an alignment issue (steering wheel does not vibrate)? Wheel balancing issue?
Tire pressure is equal on all tires.
#5
Re: Alignment problem, or warped rims?
^ what he said. Also are your summers OEM of aftermarket ? I've heard of this sort of issue arising from a lack of use of hubrings (with aftermarket wheels) ...
#6
Re: Alignment problem, or warped rims?
The rims are OEM (the 5 spoke chrome special), not sure about the tires - Hankooks (Ventus HRII). Fair amount of tread left on the tire, and at first glance the wear looks even overall.
#7
Re: Alignment problem, or warped rims?
Um... There's no such thing as an OEM 5-spoke chrome wheel: all OEM 5-spoke wheels are painted silver. As such, your wheel can well not be Audi-specific, so you should check for hubcentric rings as Avantquattro pointed out. Make sure none has accidentally fallen out.
There is also a chance that what you're experiencing is normal: summer HP/UHP tires tend to have much stiffer sidewalls compared to winter tires, so they'd track road imperfections much more readily. Since you say the pull is both inconsistent and more pronounced when the road is not even, you *may* just be feeling the difference in tire constructions.
There is also a chance that what you're experiencing is normal: summer HP/UHP tires tend to have much stiffer sidewalls compared to winter tires, so they'd track road imperfections much more readily. Since you say the pull is both inconsistent and more pronounced when the road is not even, you *may* just be feeling the difference in tire constructions.
#8
Re: Alignment problem, or warped rims?
Um... There's no such thing as an OEM 5-spoke chrome wheel: all OEM 5-spoke wheels are painted silver. As such, your wheel can well not be Audi-specific, so you should check for hubcentric rings as Avantquattro pointed out. Make sure none has accidentally fallen out.
There is also a chance that what you're experiencing is normal: summer HP/UHP tires tend to have much stiffer sidewalls compared to winter tires, so they'd track road imperfections much more readily. Since you say the pull is both inconsistent and more pronounced when the road is not even, you *may* just be feeling the difference in tire constructions.
There is also a chance that what you're experiencing is normal: summer HP/UHP tires tend to have much stiffer sidewalls compared to winter tires, so they'd track road imperfections much more readily. Since you say the pull is both inconsistent and more pronounced when the road is not even, you *may* just be feeling the difference in tire constructions.
#9
Re: Alignment problem, or warped rims?
Not that I remembered about the Fat Five when I wrote my response to be honest, but they are definitely not chrome-plated. I'm not sure if they're polished either: I know of one person who has polished his set from factory painted, but maybe you're right, that some of them come polished.
#10
Re: Alignment problem, or warped rims?