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Steering heavy after tyre changed..

Hi MSE-ers,

I had a back wheel changed the other day on my Toyota Yaris (same size tyre as before), since then I've noticed the steering seems a lot heavier than before.

Anyone heard of this happening or have any idea what the problem could be?

I'm going to put air in the rest of the tyres tonight, just wondering if I should take it back to the garage..perhaps it's an alignment issue?

If anyone has any experience with this, any help/advice you can give is much appreciated!

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,018 Forumite
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    Changing a tyre wont affect the alignment. If the alignment is out it will cost you.

    Maybe its because it's got some grip on it. Or the pressure is a bit low?

    Previous tyre over inflated?
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  • skivenov
    skivenov Posts: 2,204 Forumite
    Check your tyre pressures all round.
    Yes it's overwhelming, but what else can we do?
    Get jobs in offices and wake up for the morning commute?
  • Thanks guys, will check the pressure tonight and go from there.
  • oldhand
    oldhand Posts: 3,749 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Women drivers,where would we be without them.........:whistle:
  • vaio
    vaio Posts: 12,287 Forumite
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    oldhand wrote: »
    Women drivers,where would we be without them.........:whistle:

    In my case.....getting a taxi home from the rugby club
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