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Old 03-09-12, 07:50 PM
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Default Heavy rub and clunk when turning

Bought a 2008 lexus ISF just over 1 month ago. The car was a certified series used car which came with winter rims and tires installed in addition to the summer tires and rims. Just tonight I installed the OEM rims and tires, tires are brand new PS2's installed by the dealer on the OEM rims and when I make a hard turn to the left the car rubs and clunks, if i turn right it does the same but not as bad. Any ideas on what it could be?

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I am having the exact same issue. When the steering is turned beyond a certain angle, like 1turn through full lock, (usually on u-turns) or turning out of a really tight parking space, the front wheels feel like they're scrubbing heavily.

Just wondering if anyone knows who the problem could be? Car is 100% stock.
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Originally Posted by itsmike177
I am having the exact same issue. When the steering is turned beyond a certain angle, like 1turn through full lock, (usually on u-turns) or turning out of a really tight parking space, the front wheels feel like they're scrubbing heavily.

Just wondering if anyone knows who the problem could be? Car is 100% stock.
Having the same issue only happens on u turns or tight turns feels like a clunck or pop but only happens when you turn fully to one side or the other. I am also all stock only 16k miles.
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the car is completely stock and has only 40,000 km on it. im ready to head to the dealer......
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i believe its normal and happens to everyone
im not sure the exact reason but i think its been discussed before
try the search
Im not sure on key words for it because everyone will call it something different
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Good memory, I search and found this post. Looks like it could be normal.

Exact same issue as described, sometimes when near or at full lock, it does feels like I ran over something. My fronts are nearing the end of treadwear, so will find out if new tires will help.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...n-reverse.html



Originally Posted by hahahaf
i believe its normal and happens to everyone
im not sure the exact reason but i think its been discussed before
try the search
Im not sure on key words for it because everyone will call it something different
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Originally Posted by itsmike177
Good memory, I search and found this post. Looks like it could be normal.

Exact same issue as described, sometimes when near or at full lock, it does feels like I ran over something. My fronts are nearing the end of treadwear, so will find out if new tires will help.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...n-reverse.html
And Here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...low-turns.html

Lou
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i had the winter rims and tires on the car and never had this problem. Why would it happen now with larger tires and does it do damage when it does happen?
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If it's really rubbing with OEM rims and tires, something is seriously wrong. Sure, the tread winds up and releases making a noise at parking lot speeds, but that's it. If anything rubs, you need to find out what, why, and correct it immediately.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
If it's really rubbing with OEM rims and tires, something is seriously wrong. Sure, the tread winds up and releases making a noise at parking lot speeds, but that's it. If anything rubs, you need to find out what, why, and correct it immediately.
what you said makes total sense now: "the tread winds up and releases making a noise at parking lot speeds" thats exactly what it feels like. thank you
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Originally Posted by Compthis
Originally Posted by lobuxracer
If it's really rubbing with OEM rims and tires, something is seriously wrong. Sure, the tread winds up and releases making a noise at parking lot speeds, but that's it. If anything rubs, you need to find out what, why, and correct it immediately.
what you said makes total sense now: "the tread winds up and releases making a noise at parking lot speeds" thats exactly what it feels like. thank you
Are you serious or are you being sarcastic?
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Originally Posted by Cleo
Are you serious or are you being sarcastic?
I meant what I said. What he said feels like whats happening.

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