After Flat Tire car goes to the right

domy · Feb 8th, 2008, 11:44 AM

2003 Nissan Sentra Spec v SER

I had a flat tire(Driver front) and was on a spare for a few days untill my new tire came in. While on the spare i drove a little hard "here and there", but not much. i got my new tire on and now whenever i hit the gas(on a flat surface) the car wants to go to the right, but if i keep the steering wheel strait it goes perfectly strait so its not the alignment. What went out of wack? it cant be torque steer cause i hardly step on the gas and it does this.

Also i have 66K miles and was wondering when to change the shocks/struts. I will get new springs when i do this too that would also lower it. Where to go thats cheap in the chicago land area to have shocks replaced? I called midas and they wanted 550 dollars and it would take all day, lol. I was like Ok.... bye! I know i have a few questions here and answers to them would be so helpful!!! thanks!!!!

Divo25 · Feb 8th, 2008, 07:20 PM

check the tire pressure. as i recall, if the tire pressures of the tires are not the same then the car will pull to the side that is under inflated. that just might solve it ! good luck

SpeedmanRC · Feb 8th, 2008, 10:50 PM

ask you local NTB to see how much they what for the labor, if you have the parts they might do it. I work at one in Downers Grove, and I have yet to see some one bring in a set of lowering springs and have them swaped/new struts. It might be easier say have all the parts needed yourself to start with, and ask just how much it would be to install. then they don't really have to mess with the old ones...unless they need the mounts. but it's up to you how far you want to go, you also need an alignment after getting new struts.

domy · Feb 9th, 2008, 07:19 PM

I would want to replace all 4 shocks, not struts, and i would have new springs for better performance also. I want to buy 4 KYB GR-2 shocks with Eibach springs. I am 45 minutes away from you, how much would you charge to put these on? I will buy the parts myself. Also i am getting a Centerforce clutch kit soon and how much would you charge to put that on?

"Midas said they would charge me 550 dollars to install the shocks and springs, even though i bought the parts already which is a rip off. My family member is a mechanic and he does all my work for me with a lift etc, but I cant go there for awhile cause i almost got him in trouble going there too much lol. I am not used to paying for labor so its a suprise to me.