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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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hey guys! I have an 03 s430 with oem 17's. When i drive (without braking) the car pulls hard to the right. Additionally at speeds 40mph and over the steering wheel wiggles back and forth if not held. I have done alignment, replaced all four tires. Thorough inspection has revealed nothing wrong in the suspension and rims are not bent. I know something is wrong, but everything looks fine and I dont want to start throwing money on things that i dont need.

By the way, I have a 01 s430 too and none of those problems exist and it rides 100times smoother...
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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control arm bushings, tie rods, ball joints, etc.
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if it doesnt have a bent rim how about an out of balance tire?
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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if it doesnt have a bent rim how about an out of balance tire?
i think it is that and going to retry and rebalance them tomorrow let you know what happens
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Try goin to the rim shop and ask em for a HUBSENTRIC RING (don't no if that's spelled right) but they will no what ur talking bout. My friend got rims that were wobbly during approx 40mph drive and that did the job.
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