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Billystang 07-01-2009 06:11 PM

replaced passenger rear tire and car pulls left
 
Few months ago i replaced my wheels with 997tt 09 style and new toyo tires
the other day i had the car on the lift and found out the rear Driver tire had some bubles at the inner side.
Next morning called Town fair tires where i purchased the tires and they said is Road Hazard and is not covered under warranty
Well i called the main office and complained and the manager agreed to give me 50% off to replace the tire.
Next day i replaced the tire and going to work ,when i accelerate fast the car pulls to the left.
i called them and thought it does that cause the other tire was used few months,but they said not suppost to do that anyway.
Any idea why this happen?
i had no problem till i replaced the tire

GT3 Chuck 07-01-2009 06:16 PM

if one tire is significantly worn compared to the other the car can pull under accel/decel...also, big difference in tire pressures can do same thing...check pressures in both tires...could also just be a bad tire...be sure and check the size on the sidewall and make sure they put the same size tire on..if different profile/circumference will also pull...good luck

Billystang 07-01-2009 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by VSE Chuck (Post 2447397)
if one tire is significantly worn compared to the other the car can pull under accel/decel...also, big difference in tire pressures can do same thing...check pressures in both tires...could also just be a bad tire...be sure and check the size on the sidewall and make sure they put the same size tire on..if different profile/circumference will also pull...good luck

i will thank you Chuck

adam699 07-01-2009 09:00 PM

I'd start with tire pressure and than check allignment. If one of your tires failed prematurely might happen to the new one too.

Billystang 07-02-2009 06:14 PM

i had no problem till i replaced the tire
i checked the pressure and the new tire was around45psi and the other side was almost 30psi
i put 36 front tires and 38 rear both and still pulls on left little less than before but still does
the new tire is the same size and everything.
they talled me from town fair tire its not doing that cause one tire is few months old
but i had no problem at all before we replaced the tire,someone mention alignment how can be the alignment?they did not touch anything other tha replace the tire
i still think if i replace the other tire on passenger side should be ok
what you guys think?
i will call main office and talk with manager from town fair too

GT3 Chuck 07-02-2009 06:20 PM

do you have rear spacers by any chance...is there any possibility that when they changed the tire they removed the spacer?

Billystang 07-02-2009 06:20 PM


Originally Posted by adam699 (Post 2447641)
I'd start with tire pressure and than check allignment. If one of your tires failed prematurely might happen to the new one too.

i think was something wrong with the tire from factory (defect)
town fair said was from road hazzard pot holes e.t.c
but why alignment?they only replaced the tire

Billystang 07-02-2009 06:22 PM


Originally Posted by VSE Chuck (Post 2448853)
do you have rear spacers by any chance...is there any possibility that when they changed the tire they removed the spacer?

im going to my garage to check now!!!!!!!!!!

Billystang 07-02-2009 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by VSE Chuck (Post 2448853)
do you have rear spacers by any chance...is there any possibility that when they changed the tire they removed the spacer?

no just check spacer is there

GT3 Chuck 07-02-2009 06:29 PM

check the look of it compared to the right rear to make sure it is seated properly and it is the same size

adam699 07-02-2009 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by Billystang (Post 2448854)
i think was something wrong with the tire from factory (defect)
town fair said was from road hazzard pot holes e.t.c
but why alignment?they only replaced the tire

Bad allignment can kill a tire. After a while the belts can shift in a tire and the car can drive normal, but will wear a tire prematurely.

FAST FWD 07-02-2009 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by Billystang (Post 2448854)
i think was something wrong with the tire from factory (defect)
town fair said was from road hazzard pot holes e.t.c
but why alignment?they only replaced the tire

If the shop was correct and you hit a pothole, that could have changed the alignment, too. I'd recommend getting the alignment checked.

Also, recommended tire pressures are 36 front, 44 rear. These cars eat rear tires anyway. Running them underinflated only makes that worse.


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