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Front tires tight turns? 200 1988

posted by  Carpman on  Tue Nov 25 23:19 CST 2003
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My 88 245 has an odd skip to the front wheels when I turn in a parking or tight lane situation. It seems the turn radius is to tight for the tires and they slid or are forced to make the turn. I'm not at full lock either left or right sometimes I'm no where near full lock. My tire size are the recomended and are in good shape. Thanks for the help.







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Front tires tight turns? 200 1988

posted by  Volvodad on  Wed Nov 26 11:19 CST 2003
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Quite normal on the 240's when cranked near full lock. If yours is scrubbing at "no where near full lock" you need the wheels aligned. When I'm in those parking garages with the very smooth concrete floors, one (maybe both?) front tires actually squeal a little when maneuvering out of tight spaces. This, right after an alignment.
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Bob (81-244GL B21F, 83-244DL B23F, 94-944 B230FD plus grocery-getter Dodge minivan, MGB, and numerous old motorcycles)








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posted by  Detailer on  Wed Nov 26 01:27 CST 2003
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I had a similer problem. My alingment was out of wack "toe in" was incorect on my car.
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Kevin * HONDA spanking,1985 240DL * VOLVO ON!!!!








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Front tires tight turns? 200 1988

posted by  Greg P. on  Wed Nov 26 01:05 CST 2003
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I think they all do that. I know mine does.
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Greg P. 1988 240 DL "Olga" 165,000 miles








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Front tires tight turns? 200 1988

posted by  Cliff Pope on  Wed Nov 26 02:15 CST 2003
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Volvo's have a famously tight turning circle, but the price is that the tyres easily scrub if you use it. You have to go very slowly! It depends too on the road surface. If you try full lock on gravel at speed you go straight on.







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