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Old 01-16-2003, 04:44 PM
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Default Steering Issues

I had my front two tires changed a few weeks ago. At the same time a had a 4 wheel alignment. This was done at a local tire place and not the dealer or Curry's where I normally have the car worked on. Anyway now the steering feels almost "drifty" or "tone deaf". It is hard to describe but very perceptible while driving.

Any ideas out there as to what this could be? The steering just does not feel as sharp as it should. It is almost lazy. Thanks for your help
Old 01-16-2003, 05:08 PM
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maybe quattro likes all 4 to be changed, and this is what happens if you dont?
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Sounds like a crummy alignment job to me.
Old 01-16-2003, 06:55 PM
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Default Check the tire pressures...

Sometimes those shops will crank them up much higher when installing the tires, and then they forget to let the air out. What are the tire pressures set at currently?
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