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Old 08-13-2006, 01:27 AM   #1
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My darn alignment?!?!
So I noticed that after I changed my 17 inch wheels to 18 that my alignment was off some,no biggie I figured I would get it fixed. I let it go for awhile but now it only seems as if it has gotten worse,alot worse. If I'm going 50 mph I can change lanes to the right in a about 10 seconds. Before I take it in what would you recommend I try to do to fix/make it better? Factory specs on air pressure is 29 in front and 36 in rear correct?
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Old 08-13-2006, 05:17 AM   #2
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What is the car doing, pulling to the right or left?
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Pulling to the right.
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Sounds like a straight alignment issue to me.
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Old 08-14-2006, 11:37 PM   #5
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Hi,

Increasing the diameter of the wheels will amplify any misalignment and because of the increased stress on the suspension by the bigger wheels will degrade more quickly. Sounds pretty straightforward to me...

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