Always a windy day ?????

[GHW]

Just got a 2001 X5 3.0i, 44k, super condition, loaded. I love it , but now that I've been able to drive it a bit...... Between say 50 mph and 75 mph, I need to do a lot of micro steering adjustments, like I'm driving in a cross wind all the time .

I have a 2005 X3 3.0i that does not act or drive like this one .

Your thoughts please.

Thanks for the help (Great forum by the way !!!!)

[Kewl X5]

easy things to check, an alignment (especially the toe-in/toe-out), tire pressure in the tires....good luck.

Originally Posted by GHW

Just got a 2001 X5 3.0i, 44k, super condition, loaded. I love it , but now that I've been able to drive it a bit...... Between say 50 mph and 75 mph, I need to do a lot of micro steering adjustments, like I'm driving in a cross wind all the time .

I have a 2005 X3 3.0i that does not act or drive like this one .

Your thoughts please.

Thanks for the help (Great forum by the way !!!!)

[GHW]

Thanks, Kewl X5, see your a 2001 guy, we'll be talking!!!!!
Continential tires I suspected them......
Alignment always a good start with a new car.....
I feel better, it's only money.....

[GHW]

I feel better......
Just found an old X5 review (on this site) that confirms what I'm feeling.
USA TODAY Nov. 19, 1999
"Steering. A bit vague about straight ahead. The test trucks waggled back and forth just on either side of dead center, like a tightrope walker trying to maintain balance".

Seems like I really don't have an issue.
YAHOO.....

[khelms_98]

I understand your situation as I also have a 2001 3.0 that seems to act weird when the wheel isn't dead center. However, this has never really bothered me but I do notice it. On the other hand, when I have the wheel dead center, and on a straight level highway, I can release the wheel and it will track straight as an arrow. So go figure...guess it's just a quirk. But don't think you're alone, because I completely understand your situation. Hope this makes you feel a little better.

[GHW]

Thanks, it helps a great deal !!!