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Are my tires low?
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Ok I have trouble steering while driving like it feels like it pulls on certain parts of the road is it the road or my car? Cause the steering wheel seems to stick somewhat when i try to move it a little so i am wondering if maybe the tires are low and that is whats causing it if not that what do you think it is?
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there has been no whinning in the wheel when turning
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Gary S
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It could be your tires - you can pick up a tire pressure gauge at any auto store or any walmart, target etc, they're inexpensive. The trie pressure for your particular tires should be stated on the side of the tire, if not check your manual and it should be listed in their.
It could also be that your alignment is off if its pulling to one side or the other. Did anything happen recently, i.e. hitting a curb really hard while trying to make a u-turn thats too tight? Thats how I knocked my alignment off once :)
If the steering wheel is sticking it could also be your power steering fluid is low. Check it.
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JetDoc
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Improperly inflated tires can cause premature tire wear and unusual handling, but they DO NOT cause your steering to "stick" or make the wheel hard to turn. That indicates a problem with your steering linkage or the power steering pump. Have your car inspected by a competent service shop and make necessary repairs before you cause an accident! |
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Tommy Menudo
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Just look at them from the front.
If they look like squashed donuts they are low. Sounds like more of a suspenstion problem to me though. Check your power steering fluid too. |
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Starlet
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easy to find out!
Buy a tire guage (about 5-10 dollars, but get an accurate/decent 1) at any store that has them.
wail till you car has been sitting in shade for more than 3 hours, & then ck the air.
You manual will prob say it's about 28-30 lbs in each tire when cold (whe u drive, the presssure will increase the reading by 4 lbs.) |
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ja man
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It could be low tire pressure take it in to a tire dealer and have them check it most places will do this for free. If that doesn't fix your problem than it could be your power steering pump isn't working properly. Have you noticed a whine when turning your wheel? |
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UCANTCME
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IT COULD BE ONE OF MANY THINGS BUT CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE FIRST THEN TRY FINDING AN INDEPENDENT SHOP INSTEAD OF THE DEALER OR A CHAIN STORE BECAUSE YOU WILL BE OVERALL MORE PLEASED WITH THE FINDINGS AND THE SERVICE.
LEAVE IT THERE WITH THEM SO THAT THEY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM FOR YOU, IT WILL BE A LOT BETTER THAN JUST REPLACING PART AFTER PART AND NOT DOING ANY GOOD. |
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shadow_relevant03
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yea it sound like ur tie rod , change both sides , cause on small cars it show like it's sticking, |
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mrandmsb2000
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Could be many things tie rod ends, ball joints, tires, bearings anything the tires should have 32 psi. |
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