Truck Handling
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Truck Handling
Hello all
I recently had a rear tire fail that had to be replaced. As these tires had lots of life left in them estimated to be another 15 to 20 K I chose to only change the rear two tires.
Since that time I have experienced a significant swing to the left upon passing a vehicle to the left and also if there is any rapid movement in the steering at slow speeds you get the feeling of being in a tire rut.. The sway if you like is alarming and if you aren't careful could result in loss of control.
So my question could the fact that I only replaced two tires be the cause of this issue. I have had the front end inspected and not defects were found.
The truck is a diesel 2016 F350 Platinum with all the options
Thanks in advance
I recently had a rear tire fail that had to be replaced. As these tires had lots of life left in them estimated to be another 15 to 20 K I chose to only change the rear two tires.
Since that time I have experienced a significant swing to the left upon passing a vehicle to the left and also if there is any rapid movement in the steering at slow speeds you get the feeling of being in a tire rut.. The sway if you like is alarming and if you aren't careful could result in loss of control.
So my question could the fact that I only replaced two tires be the cause of this issue. I have had the front end inspected and not defects were found.
The truck is a diesel 2016 F350 Platinum with all the options
Thanks in advance
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2022
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Welcome to the site. How’d the flat happen? Impact(pothole) or nail/object to the sidewall?
Could be something suspension related front or rear. Did they double check the lug nuts torque too?
Are the replacement tires the same model/size/tread pattern?
Some basic questions, but need more data/context.
Could be something suspension related front or rear. Did they double check the lug nuts torque too?
Are the replacement tires the same model/size/tread pattern?
Some basic questions, but need more data/context.
Laughing Gas
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From: Republic of Texas
The other item I will add to the above...
It takes a few hundred miles sometimes for all the oil to leach out and the rubber compound to settle, not to mention all the cords in the tires.
Maybe????
It takes a few hundred miles sometimes for all the oil to leach out and the rubber compound to settle, not to mention all the cords in the tires.
Maybe????
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I would rotate the tires, New to the front and old to the rear just to see if the handling is any different.
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