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Old 12-19-2009, 11:24 PM   #4
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Re: disks or tires?

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Originally Posted by HeWhoKillz View Post
Did I get an alignment? Um no not in a long time. This has just started happening today. I haven't had to take anything apart yet. I got home a few hours ago. I won't be doing any work on it until tomorrow.
Balls. I thought this was the Sentra.

Check all the parts that hold the tire's toe in place, such as the tie rod end, steering rack, control arm bushings and bolts, strut, lug nuts, wheel bearings etc.

My guess is that the left wheel has developed a bit of looseness. When you are on the gas, the driving force takes up whatever slack is there and holds the alignment straight.

As soon as you let off the gas, the wheel has enough slop in it to shimmy, hence the vibration. The braking force allows the wheel to toe-out, so it pulls to one side.


If nothing is obvious, try swapping the front and rear wheels
Also, did you hit anything which makes you think you have damaged a rim or tire?
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