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Odd noise/stuttering from front tires when turning hard

Originally Posted by 370zsteve you should never turn the steering to full lock (where you should hear a noise). Unless you enjoy replacing your power steering pump components frequently. this

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Old 12-02-2009, 08:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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you should never turn the steering to full lock (where you should hear a noise). Unless you enjoy replacing your power steering pump components frequently.
this is correct, why don't more people know this. You can actually hear any car screaming out in pain when full lock is on. Guess they like the feel of a new power steering pump.
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Old 12-09-2009, 10:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Okay guys, this is getting a bit worrisome. I backed out of the parking lot as usual, and I get this hard clunk-clunk-clunk noise as if the tire is grinding on something. At the same time I can see my front end wobble giving me the feeling the wheels are oval shaped.

The drive is normal, but it's when I turn the steering wheel to back out or pull in... it's not even full lock either! This didn't happen before, but it's getting worse. Normal steering doesn't give me much problems.

[EDIT] Ok, I guess others say the same. BTW, it was 9F when I left work tonight!
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Old 12-09-2009, 10:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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It's winter. The lower limit temp of summer tires is 40F. The tread gets harder as the temp drops below that. Some summer tires have a more gradual change from rubber to "rock". Others drop off the edge and the transition is very sharp. In any case, anything below 40F and you are likely to be driving on rolling hockey pucks. It's completely normal.
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Old 12-09-2009, 11:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Wheew! I thought I was the only one it happened to!
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It should be everyone, Whiskey is right.
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:42 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Regarding the full lock turning...the manual states that you should not turn at full lock for longer than 10 seconds. I think about that line in the manual every time I do it. Sometimes you just gotta do it, but as long as it's not prolonged, you'll be fine.
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Old 12-10-2009, 07:06 AM   #8 (permalink)
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All my vehicles do it and the worst is my 4x4 Dodge.
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This finally then explains why my wife's XTerra does the same thing when I kick in the front tires to 4x4. It IS exactly the same sounding and feeling scrub that I have noticed that my 370Z front tires do in cold temps.
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I too believe it's the cold weather. When I first heard the noise I was concerned, but after a few cold nights I put two and two together!

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It is definately just the tires, and should only feel it in the cold temperatures. I have recently had it come back, now that it is starting to get cold up here. Essentially the tire tread rubber gets stiff in the cold weather, less flexible and scraps, giving you that feeling. Not a real problem, and may happen in warmer temperatures, but the rubber is probably more flexible and it doesn't scrap making the noise/feeling. Now, in my opinion it is a poor design (being a former tire designer), and shouldn't be on the car - they obviously didn't do much winter testing. I won't complain, not worth the hassle, since it only happens when the temperatures are low, and the tire is cold. It doesn dissappoint me every morning as I leave my driveway and have the issue occur. Just means I look forward to my first set of replacement tires.
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Yup happens to me too. Not a big deal.
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Mine did it before winter hit....only when leaving my driveway tho
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good to hear i'm not the only one...but yes, it only happens to me when i've left my car in the cold parking garage all day. never been able to replicate it any other time because its usually warmer. i can sleep easy now
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I can't believe this is such a popular topic/concern.
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It is definately just the tires, and should only feel it in the cold temperatures. I have recently had it come back, now that it is starting to get cold up here. Essentially the tire tread rubber gets stiff in the cold weather, less flexible and scraps, giving you that feeling. Not a real problem, and may happen in warmer temperatures, but the rubber is probably more flexible and it doesn't scrap making the noise/feeling. Now, in my opinion it is a poor design (being a former tire designer), and shouldn't be on the car - they obviously didn't do much winter testing. I won't complain, not worth the hassle, since it only happens when the temperatures are low, and the tire is cold. It doesn dissappoint me every morning as I leave my driveway and have the issue occur. Just means I look forward to my first set of replacement tires.
this happens to me every morning, and that noise sounds really awful.
so this has more to do with the tire manufacturer?
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