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Bad vibration in wheel over 60mph, pulling

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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Default Bad vibration in wheel over 60mph, pulling

Hi all, newbie here-

I just picked up an '06 1500 with the 4.7 and tow package/offroad package a few months ago, it has 14,000 miles.

Recently, I noticed a hard pulling to my left at all speeds, and at 60+ mph, a big vibration when you cut the wheel right (which you have to do anyways to overcome the pull), and more vibration when you brake at 60+ mph.

I had my front right tire balanced, and it did nothing. I have a full warranty, but as usual, my dealer "could not replicate the problem" after having the truck for 2 days, performing "an inspection" and found no alignment issues. They claimed the tires weren't worn properly, that there is a slight cup on one of them, but nothing else.

I'm thinking maybe I can try rotating the tires...going back to the dealer is such a pain. I know if I drove the truck with them in it, I can rattle their teeth out. I don't even know if they drove the thing or not...it doesn't sound like it. I love car dealers.

Does anyone have any thoughts? Thank you!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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go ahead and rotate them, if the problem moves with the tire, try having it "road force" balanced. Often this will correct problems overlooked by a conventional balancing...
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Got snow in your rims/tires?
 
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