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Old 08-23-2016, 05:28 PM
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Tire tracking thoughts

The problem you are discussing is called tramming or tracking.
Try this tire trick.
-Add 2 psi to your front tires > Change? Y/N?
-Reduce your tire pressure 2 psi > Change Y/N?

Post your results. It may take 4 psi depending on your actual running tire PSI. Some brands/models are a lot more sensitive to tracking than other brands. Side wall and shoulder construction material and designs are the reasons. All can be minimized with pressure changes assuming that the front end parts are within tolerances.

Question on your 4.4:
Which tire size and brand are you running?
Are they the same size and brands on all four corners?
What is the PSI cold reading on all FOUR tires now?

If you are stopped and the engine is off, is there play in your steering wheel (left to right)BEFORE the tires actually move?

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Last edited by StephenVA; 08-23-2016 at 05:38 PM. Reason: Updated A&A
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