steering wheel doesn't return to center position?
08-01-11, 01:44 PM
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Find someone you know with wheels/tires that would fit your Lex and ask them to trade you for the weekend/week/whatever so you can test out your theory. I'm sure there are plenty of folks in the SoCal area that are probably even on here that might help you out.
08-02-11, 09:19 AM
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Yep, and the thread title too : "steering wheel doesn't return to center position". OP didn't hardly detail to the extent his issues were...whether it be an alignment issue or a steering rack issue. Perhaps he has an aftermaket steering wheel that he incorrectly installed, thus causing the "centering" issue. Man, just trying to internet-diagonis a problem...think outside the box.
Guys the OP's problem is that when he turns a corner the steering wheel doesn't automatically slide through his hands and return to center like many cars do. It's not an alignment issue and the steering wheel being being mounted wrong has nothing to do with it. All IS's do it but most of us are just used to it. When you turn a corner you manuallyy straighten the car back out. All you need to do is read, the OP stated it quite clearly.
08-02-11, 10:24 AM
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And yet you still don't get it....
Guys the OP's problem is that when he turns a corner the steering wheel doesn't automatically slide through his hands and return to center like many cars do. It's not an alignment issue and the steering wheel being being mounted wrong has nothing to do with it. All IS's do it but most of us are just used to it. When you turn a corner you manuallyy straighten the car back out. All you need to do is read, the OP stated it quite clearly.
Guys the OP's problem is that when he turns a corner the steering wheel doesn't automatically slide through his hands and return to center like many cars do. It's not an alignment issue and the steering wheel being being mounted wrong has nothing to do with it. All IS's do it but most of us are just used to it. When you turn a corner you manuallyy straighten the car back out. All you need to do is read, the OP stated it quite clearly.
I don't know about your car but mine comes back to center on it's own.
08-02-11, 11:21 AM
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I've had 3 ISx50's and all had the issue. When yuo turn it will come back part of the way but not entirely back to center. Give it a shot. Some car with much lighter steering will literally whip back straight. The IS's i've owned will come back about half way if I put no effort into it.
08-02-11, 12:32 PM
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I'll test this out on my way home from work and see what my '06 350 does. I would have noticed a difference in steering wheel "center return" coming from driving hydro racked vehicles for years though. I have yet to notice a centering issue...but I'll check it out.
08-02-11, 12:36 PM
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if thats how they all are, i certainly wouldnt consider an IS. I had several IS loaners and never experienced this problem.
I however had experienced this in my GS. turns out my rack and pinion was bad. dunno dealer replaced it under warranty and its been fine since.
I however had experienced this in my GS. turns out my rack and pinion was bad. dunno dealer replaced it under warranty and its been fine since.
08-05-11, 11:00 AM
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The other events that occurred around the time of the new tires was that I had an alignment done (the car's second one) and had front and rear F-Sport sway bars installed. Not sure if they're the culprits in my annoying ride. I took the car back to the alignment shop after the new tires were put on a little over a month ago. They said the left toe was out a bit probably due to a pothole or something and did the adjustment. however, I'm still dealing with the same pull.
Attached is the alignment sheet they gave me.
I'm working with hankook customer service now and I'm hoping they'll be replacing my rear tires and paying for the mounting of it. When they do that, I plan to pay myself for the swap of the fronts to the other sides to see what that does to the drive. I guess radial pull is something that couldn't be detected on a machine? My steering wheel too doesn't return to the center and I think it used to before because I'm noticing it now.
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08-05-11, 11:40 AM
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My life's been hell ever since I put new Hankook V12 tires on about 3 months ago. I'm not 100% sure if that's the start of my rough ride (shakiness, vibrations, etc) and pull problems but I'm pretty sure - especially for the rough ride which is now figured out (see the rough ride link).
The other events that occurred around the time of the new tires was that I had an alignment done (the car's second one) and had front and rear F-Sport sway bars installed. Not sure if they're the culprits in my annoying ride. I took the car back to the alignment shop after the new tires were put on a little over a month ago. They said the left toe was out a bit probably due to a pothole or something and did the adjustment. however, I'm still dealing with the same pull.
Attached is the alignment sheet they gave me.
I'm working with hankook customer service now and I'm hoping they'll be replacing my rear tires and paying for the mounting of it. When they do that, I plan to pay myself for the swap of the fronts to the other sides to see what that does to the drive. I guess radial pull is something that couldn't be detected on a machine? My steering wheel too doesn't return to the center and I think it used to before because I'm noticing it now.
The other events that occurred around the time of the new tires was that I had an alignment done (the car's second one) and had front and rear F-Sport sway bars installed. Not sure if they're the culprits in my annoying ride. I took the car back to the alignment shop after the new tires were put on a little over a month ago. They said the left toe was out a bit probably due to a pothole or something and did the adjustment. however, I'm still dealing with the same pull.
Attached is the alignment sheet they gave me.
I'm working with hankook customer service now and I'm hoping they'll be replacing my rear tires and paying for the mounting of it. When they do that, I plan to pay myself for the swap of the fronts to the other sides to see what that does to the drive. I guess radial pull is something that couldn't be detected on a machine? My steering wheel too doesn't return to the center and I think it used to before because I'm noticing it now.
08-05-11, 11:45 AM
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No you're fine. It's doesn't have to be the exact same spec on each side as long as each side is within spec. If it's a race car then that would be different but for a street car you're fine. My alignment is within spec but shows more difference from side to side than yours but my car is fine. Drives straight, no pulling, shaking or vibrations and i have F sport springs.