Ongoing problem. After front end alignments from 2 different places with a tie rod replaced at one , idler arm at the other I still have same problem. Front tires squel easily on moderate cures. I can drive straight & hit a little dip or high spot on on the road & the tires squeal. What is being missed & causing this? My steering does have some play in it. And I had told both places about it. Could that be the problem or is something else being missed?

 

is there a directional change when the vehicle hits a bump?

during the alignment, did they measure toe out on turns?

post the before and final printouts of the alignment.

 

Neither place gave me a printout, and very little info on what was done other than parts replaced. I can feel in the steering wheel that the wheels are trying to pull left when I hit a quick dip in the road, Small bridges have caused the squeal also. Something definitely wrong with a tire squeal while moving staight forward.

 

(I think this may be my first post here.)

My dad had an Oldsmobile where the front tires frequently squealed. But his problem turned out to be low tire pressure. I assume the front end shops both checked the tires.

Another thought I had is that maybe you have a brand/model of tire that is known to have a squealing issue. Try googling "<brand name> <model> squealing" and see if you get many hits.

My final thought is to go to yet another alignment shop, and this time make sure you get the printouts. If, during suspension travel, there is enough steering distortion (toe shift) as to cause squealing, that should readily show up during the alignment checkout.


HTH.


Doug...owner of 2 Cruzes and looking to stay ahead of the curve keeping them running...


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this is an indication of a condition called bump steer. this is one possibility

google it for an explanation. it can be checked during the alignment....the tech watches the toe change as the suspension is pulled down in the front. both individual toe reading should toe out equally. with bump steer, the toe on one side goes out and the other toe goes in. this results in a directional change. the most likely cause is a unlevel steering rack or linkage due to an accident.

have them also check ackerman angle or toe out on turns.