#Alignment questions & concerns
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#Alignment questions & concerns
Does anyone know if you get a free alignment with the 2011 GX 460? I've got about 3200 miles on it now after 2 months and we noticed that keeping the steering wheel straight causes the car to drift a good amount to the right.
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New 14 GX460 Pulling to right
So I put aftermarket MB vortex 20X9 6-139.7 10MTB rims and Yokohama yk580 tires Looks great with the black on black. I noticed it pulling to the right so rotated front to back then and left to right still pulled took the GX to my local Lexus dealer for a 4 wheel alignment It is still pulling to the right. Discount is going to replace the front two tires to see if it is a radial pull. Anybody have any insight could the rims be to heavy for the truck or the tires to aggressive which was suggested by the dealer. the pull is more noticeable at hwy speeds
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I don't think the rims are to heavy and I have done high performance/aggressive tires on SUVs and it definitely causes the truck to ride different but not consistently pull in the same direction. With what you have done to resolve the problem with no results I would consider this problem was maybe there before but now you are focused on it with the new wheels/tires? If it comes down to it can you install the original equipment and see if the pull is still there? Post some pics of your new set up. 
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do the rims/tires weigh more on 1 side?
how bout some pics here to show the rest
here are some pics from a 4runner.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...-20x9-fit.html
how bout some pics here to show the rest
here are some pics from a 4runner.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...-20x9-fit.html
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I don't think the rims are to heavy and I have done high performance/aggressive tires on SUVs and it definitely causes the truck to ride different but not consistently pull in the same direction. With what you have done to resolve the problem with no results I would consider this problem was maybe there before but now you are focused on it with the new wheels/tires? If it comes down to it can you install the original equipment and see if the pull is still there? Post some pics of your new set up.
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i have this exact same problem with mine but with stock wheels. its only apparent on hwy speeds. I've taken it to sewell and park place to have the alignment adjusted, but neither time seemed to change anything as it still pulls to the right. please let us know if you get it figured out, ill probably schedule another appointment to have them look at it again.
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i have this exact same problem with mine but with stock wheels. its only apparent on hwy speeds. I've taken it to sewell and park place to have the alignment adjusted, but neither time seemed to change anything as it still pulls to the right. please let us know if you get it figured out, ill probably schedule another appointment to have them look at it again.
Do note that any wind or structure/curvature in the road (not completely flat) will create the illusion that you're pulling one way or another. Best way to tell is on a flat, straight road with no wind. Let go of the wheel and if it still goes right (or left), you have an alignment issue.
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you to check new alloy wheel again, I had some problem but in IS300 not GX and I they ask for 700$ for new OEM alloy wheel from lexus dealer, but I'm still with my old wheel and car pull to right. now I used to it no problem to me.