4runner wanders
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chaz
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heres some threads that may help> http://www.toyota-4runner.org/tsb/7...-steering-highway-speed-steering-flutter.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/67933-steering-suddenly-feels-loose-whats-wrong.html & scroll down to dcon post on this one http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/67933-steering-suddenly-feels-loose-whats-wrong.html
ALLEGRO
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If all is good mechanically, then I would bet it is the tires themselves.
Un-even tirewear can cause this condition. Try rotating the tires and see what you feel. Then if it continues, have the tread-debth checked at a reputable tire store to see if that could be your problem.
Good luck
Un-even tirewear can cause this condition. Try rotating the tires and see what you feel. Then if it continues, have the tread-debth checked at a reputable tire store to see if that could be your problem.
Good luck
Thanks for the suggestions. I should also add i bought the car about 6 months ago and the tires wear almost bald so I bought 5 new tires and had an alignment done as well. I only put on 3000 miles (5000 km) on the tires so they are very new.
The wandering is not consistent, it can wander to the left or right, even in city driving
The wandering is not consistent, it can wander to the left or right, even in city driving
My 05 does the same thing, on highways and rough pavement usually over 50-55 mph.I also notice it driving slower making turns, the wheel starts cutting into the turn itself, not that I don't mind, its not like its out of control.
However I credit it mostly due to two different brands of tire, as well as the front pair being fairly worn. I'll also have the alignment checked when I bring it in for the 4WD servicing.
However I credit it mostly due to two different brands of tire, as well as the front pair being fairly worn. I'll also have the alignment checked when I bring it in for the 4WD servicing.
TechWrench
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With my '03, I had a tracking problem when I first put my winter Revo's on. I found that tire pressure was critical in how they performed. I run the oem Bridgestone H/T's at 37 psi, and they track well. But when the Revo's are on, they need to be at 34-35 psi to not cause tracking problems. Any higher and they can cause the vehicle to wander.
I would suggest adjusting the tire pressure up or down a few psi at a time and see if it helps.
I would suggest adjusting the tire pressure up or down a few psi at a time and see if it helps.
KB084RUNNER
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Mine wandered a bit when it was new so I took it back to the dealer and they did a 4 wheel alignment. Never wandered again. Just put new Michelin Latitudes on and another 4 wheel alignment and it tracks perfectly at all speeds. I just drove it back & forth to FL from Ohio (3000) miles and you can let go of the wheel at 70mph and it doesn't wander at all. BTW, the optimal tire pressure I have found for mine is 34psi. The door tag says 32 but 34 runs best.