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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:53 pm
Post subject: 2008 4Runner Question  Add to elertz
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Hi Everyone,
I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which makes
it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway. I took
it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is really
sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
will be greatly appreciated.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:50 pm
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"Joe" <guichov DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>
> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which
> makes it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway.
> I took it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is
> really sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>
> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Joe.
Make sure your tires are inflated to the proper pressure as listed on the
vehicles placard (usually somewhere on the drivers door jam), not the max
pressure listed on the tires. It has been my experience that some shops
blindly inflate tires to the max pressure listed on the tires sidewalls.
This pressure is not necessarily the correct pressure for any particular
vehicle. This is particularly true for extra load P series tires which have
very high max pressures shown on the tires. I had one vehicle that was
almost undrivable until I lower the tire pressures to the correct values. My
Nissan Frontier was very sensitive to steering inputs when I first got it,
even with the tires properly inflated. However, after about 10,000 miles it
got a lot better. I assume that until the tread wore down some, the tires
were just somewhat "squirrelly." My second set of tires never had the same
concern.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:50 pm
Post subject: Re: 2008 4Runner Question Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I will give check the tire pressure as soon as I get home.
Thanks for your reply, Ed.
-Joe.
I will cer
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> "Joe" <guichov.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
>> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>>
>> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which
>> makes it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or
>> freeway. I took it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering
>> wheel is really sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>>
>> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
>> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
>> will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> -Joe.
>
> Make sure your tires are inflated to the proper pressure as listed on the
> vehicles placard (usually somewhere on the drivers door jam), not the max
> pressure listed on the tires. It has been my experience that some shops
> blindly inflate tires to the max pressure listed on the tires sidewalls.
> This pressure is not necessarily the correct pressure for any particular
> vehicle. This is particularly true for extra load P series tires which
> have very high max pressures shown on the tires. I had one vehicle that
> was almost undrivable until I lower the tire pressures to the correct
> values. My Nissan Frontier was very sensitive to steering inputs when I
> first got it, even with the tires properly inflated. However, after about
> 10,000 miles it got a lot better. I assume that until the tread wore down
> some, the tires were just somewhat "squirrelly." My second set of tires
> never had the same concern.
>
> Ed
>
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> >> Stay informed about: 2008 4Runner Question |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:59 pm
Post subject: Re: 2008 4Runner Question Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Joe" <guichov RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>
> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which
> makes it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway.
> I took it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is
> really sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>
> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Joe.
>
As Ed mentioned, improperly inflated tires can cause the symptoms you are
experiencing. I recommend inflating the tires to 5 PSI more than the values
listed on the door jamb to improve tire life.
Some tire tread patterns do make the vehicle handle differently than others.
If adjusting tire pressure does not help, you can ask the dealer if they can
add 1 or 2 more degrees of positive caster to both front sides to improve
tracking.
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Ray O
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:00 pm
Post subject: Re: 2008 4Runner Question Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Joe wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>
> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which makes
> it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway. I took
> it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is really
> sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>
> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Joe.
Just take another 4Runner out for a test drive.
Jeff >> Stay informed about: 2008 4Runner Question |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:13 am
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Thanks much, Ray.
I appreciate your reply...
-Joe.
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> "Joe" <guichov.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:g394nv$lei$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu...
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
>> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>>
>> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which
>> makes it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or
>> freeway. I took it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering
>> wheel is really sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>>
>> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
>> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
>> will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> -Joe.
>>
> As Ed mentioned, improperly inflated tires can cause the symptoms you are
> experiencing. I recommend inflating the tires to 5 PSI more than the
> values listed on the door jamb to improve tire life.
>
> Some tire tread patterns do make the vehicle handle differently than
> others.
>
> If adjusting tire pressure does not help, you can ask the dealer if they
> can add 1 or 2 more degrees of positive caster to both front sides to
> improve tracking.
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)
> >> Stay informed about: 2008 4Runner Question |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:57 pm
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"Joe" <guichov DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks much, Ray.
>
> I appreciate your reply...
>
> -Joe.
You're welcome!
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