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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Hey
I posted this before all the b.s. went down. I never got a response other than the morons, so I figured Id relist it. Anyway, this forum is always the best place i have for for info, so here it goes again. I went to tires plus and they said something about "torque pull". The guy said my tires were weird and had "Radial pull" because my car pulled to the right, and if I dont take care of it it would turn into "torque pull". I figured it was b.s. because he said i needed new tires and it was tires plus. so I ask you guys w/o any bias,w ere they blowing smoke up my *** or is that a real thing?
 
Old Jan 25, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Well, torque STEER is a real thing, and can be caused by a number of things. You may need an alignment really badly, your struts could be old... it could be a wide range of things. My advice is take it somewhere and get a second opinion.
 
Old Jan 25, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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i had a similar problem from a bad bushing. which led to the purchase of the energy suspension bushing set. see, it all works out in the end.
 
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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hey
I appriciate it you guys. Sometimes I just dont know when trust a tire guy when talking about suspension/tires. ya know?
 
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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most of the guys out there working in auto and tire shops alike dont know what they are talking about. there are very few mechanics left. they are just parts changers now.
 
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: sacicons

most of the guys out there working in auto and tire shops alike dont know what they are talking about. there are very few mechanics left. they are just parts changers now.

hay now i work at a tires plus you just have to find a good store. What citty do you live in? And anybody in the cincinati area if you come to my store you will get the best!!!!!! deal on tires or any thing as long as you you talk to george the manger and tell him you know david. I work at the store in tri-county right off the exit you cant miss us. I came from one of the number one stores in the nation and i can gaurntee the the best price anywhere. Mounting and balincing is included in amy tire price.
 
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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I use a great local place called Geralds Tires & Brakes. They always know what the hell theyre doing.
 
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