4 New Tires - 4 Wheel Alignment

[Cowboy1600]

Any clues?

I had 4 new tires fitted (and balanced) along with a 4 wheel alignment but the problems haven't gone away.

Occasionally under brakes I will get a very bad steering shake. I thought this may have been due to warped discs but seeing as it happens erratically I'm thinking worn ball joints/tie rods/bushes.

Does this sound right?

And prior to the tires/alignment my car was pulling right. My steering wheel was about 10 degrees off center when driving in a straight line. Post tires and alignment I still have this problem.

I would've thought it was a cock-up by the guy who did the alignment but I can't help but think it's either a chassis alignment issue (I think my car has been pranged at some stage) or the front tie rods, ball joints and bushes are cactus.

If anyone is able to give me some direction that would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure where to start.

BTW, car is S1 R33 GTST with 17x7 front 7x8 rear and 235/45s all round. Sits around 2 inches lower than stock.

[some_cs_student]

The suspension place should have advised you of any issues. I went to Traction tyres Rowville with a slight pull to the left, mainly under braking.

They made a small castor adjustment (aftermarket castor bushes) and its now perfect, they also checked everything else out to make sure its ok.

Sorry I can't help anymore.

[BI6TIM]

Sounds like you had a wheel alignment at the tyre shop, that was a mistake. Take the car to a proper suspension shop if you don't have the knowledge to sort it out yourself.

I would suggest Fulcrum as I don't know of any other reputable places in victoria. If you were in Brisbane, I'd say come and see me.

[Cowboy1600]

Hmmm....

Maybe I'll try and track down a suspension joint.

Anyone care to recommend someone in the North East or Eastern Suburbs (ie. Greensborough area or Burwod area)?

[some_cs_student]

Traction tyres Rowville is the only place I know, but its more South Eastern

[HEKT1K]

Hmmm....

Maybe I'll try and track down a suspension joint.

Anyone care to recommend someone in the North East or Eastern Suburbs (ie. Greensborough area or Burwod area)?

Centreline in Thomastown. They are an SAU sponsor too

[Cowboy1600]

Centreline in Thomastown. They are an SAU sponsor too

Sweet, thanks dude. Thommo isn't too far out of the way

[Astro Bear]

If its shudder under braking, it sounds like warped rotors. Same thing happened to me a while ago until they got machined. One of the best things I ever did. Now they squeal like a bitch though lol. Can't win!

[Cowboy1600]

If its shudder under braking, it sounds like warped rotors. Same thing happened to me a while ago until they got machined. One of the best things I ever did. Now they squeal like a bitch though lol. Can't win!

That's what I originally thought. I've moved away from that a little as the shudder is not consistent. I haven't ruled it out however.