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Tire Rubbing at Higher Speeds.

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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Default Tire Rubbing at Higher Speeds.

Not sure if anyone has any ideas on this, but when I travel above 60mph (or so) and turn the steering wheel to the right (even just slightly) a high-speed vibration presents itself and increases intensity as I increase the steering input. It feels like the right front tire is possibly rubbing somewhere, but I can't see anywhere that it contacts inside the fenderwell. The car is not lowered and has the factory size 18" wheels and tires.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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do you see abnormal thread ware? it could be something else. maybe needs an alignment. or did you get new tires that were too thick?
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Look at your tires, inspect them closely for any sidewall damage or uneven wear.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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I don't see any indications that any tire is rubbing. Everything seems to have plenty of clearance. Do these cars have the electronic power steering? If the tires were rubbing I would think they would do it even at slower speeds or steeper turns.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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maybe the tie-rod ball joint is a little loose?
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