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new tires of same size=steering wheel off centre

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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so i take the heep into to get new tires the same size as what i had,had 35" pro comps and went to 35"mtr's. get in the jeep and notice the steering wheels is off by almost a qaurter turn and it feels for lack of a better term shitty too drive.had an alignment a week before the tires were put on and everything was a ok . this makes no sense too me at all.

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Did they put it on a lift? All I can think of is that something got bent or loosened up. Take a look and see what you see. Or snap a few pics of the front end and post em. The new tires will be a bit taller, but can't see how they would cause what you are describing...
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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last week i painted all the axles and frame and i see no new marks in the paint at all
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Prolly jacked up on your tierod or somethin when changing tires.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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never thought of that,that is the only logical answer
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Did you paint your tierod? I'd check underneath it and close to the ends. Although it still may be hard to find marks.

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by fullthrottle
so i take the heep into to get new tires the same size as what i had,had 35" pro comps and went to 35"mtr's. get in the jeep and notice the steering wheels is off by almost a qaurter turn and it feels for lack of a better term shitty too drive.had an alignment a week before the tires were put on and everything was a ok . this makes no sense too me at all.

any input greatly appreciated

its hard to say, I would just center your steering wheel and call it a day

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...nment#steering

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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ya that is what i am going too do,after i go kick the tire guy in the sack
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