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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 01:27 AM
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Well that's kind of discouraging
 
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 09:17 AM
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So I swapped the front tyres, and...the car sways to the left now. Not as bad, but clearly so anyway.

I also removed and cleaned the right caliper but I don't think it was seized. I'll do the same to the right later, just in case.

So I guess the issue is with the tyres themselves, and the alignment is ok (perhaps the rims are bent too though...). I'll have them changed at the end of the summer, so that I can mount winter tyres immediately.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 09:51 AM
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Do not drive with tires that has broken belt structure. It is very dangerous.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 10:16 AM
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Of course. I seldom use the car these days anyway, and only for small distances.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 12:31 PM
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Since they’re directional, just do an X formation tire rotation and see if it tracks straight.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 01:28 PM
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It might.
Then again, tyres are really worn so since I don't use the car much, I'll just have them changed and see how it goes, I think.

(I mean, it's 35°C outside these days , so the less nuts I unscrew the better )

But I'll update this thread once done anyway.
 
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