mstang2k6

So i just put on my new wheels:

- 18x9, 18x10
- 265-35-18 (used tires, with about 7.5/10 tread)
- 315-30-18 new tires

Before putting on the wheels my alignment seemed fine with my stock wheels (245-45-17). I had the new wheels balanced but for some reason my alingment/steering seems all jacked up since I had the wheels installed. It seems like my alignment is all screwey, i have to at times use force to keep my wheels stragiht. Could putting on new wheels cause something like this to happen? Any thoughts?

On a complete side note...my car nows looks like a freaking monster truck, when i had my stock wheels my cars 4x4 look wasn't overwhelming, now it seems ridiculous

Sxynerd

I had a similar experience and it went away when I put on new front tires.

mstang2k6

So you really think the issue here is that my front two tires are used?? I did have the wheels balanced afterall. Any other thoughts?

Sxynerd

It cured my problem. I'd take it to get aligned and if they say it's fine, replace the tires. That's exactly what happened to me and it was perfect from that point on.

LynnBob Mustang

Maybe the belts are broken in one tire making it funky. I had that happen once and it acted like you mention.
Lynn

sweger

what brand of tires on front?

mstang2k6

So with that said I would have no choice but to get a new front tire??

FYI
To be more specific one of the front tires has about 6.5/10 tread and the other has about 8.5/10 tread

mstang2k6

The front are Michelin / Pilot Sport N1 one tire has about 6.5/10 tread other has 8.5/10 tread, REAR tires are MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TIRES

Sxynerd

Well there's the cause right there. Replace your tires. They're fighting for dominance as you go down the road causing it to feel squirrely.

Jazzer The Cat

This sounds like "Wide wheel syndrome" or tramlining

What were the size of tires/wheels prior to this swap? Wider wheels/tires tend to follow the grooves in the road more easily and wiggle you around a bit. Especially if you run lower profile stickier shoes. I run 10"s and 11"s and am constantly dealing with this issue, although getting easier all the time.

Jazzer