Binding on turns

Tiny
LEO HARGREAVES
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  • 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,083 MILES
Wheels bind when turning sharp at low speeds. Thankyou.
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 AT 2:41 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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The binding on sharp turns on this vehicle points to a couple of different issues.

So, let's start with checking the tire sizes and not just the actual size but the circumference that they measure.

When the tires are worn and not the same basic size you will get binding in the drivetrain during tight turns. You can even get a shudder when accelerating.

So, I would suggest checking the tires for wear. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-car-tires-work

Below you will find a chart that will help as well.

However, we also need to check the circumference and make sure they are all the same basic size. You can do this a couple of ways. The best is to put it on a flat surface, put masking tape or a mark at 6 o'clock on each tire and then roll the car forward without turning the wheel so the tires make 3 complete revolutions. The tape should all be in the same place on each tire. If they are off, then the tires are not the same size.

Or you can just a string and run it around each tire tread on each tire and they should be the same length.

Let us know what you find on this, and we can go from there.

Thanks
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