TL pulls after one tire change

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Old 08-25-2008, 05:56 AM
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TL pulls after one tire change

I had a set of the Conti Extreme Contact tires installed about 2,000 miles ago. The drivers side front developed a buldge in the sidewall so I got a new tire under warrany. Now the car pulls to the left especially with light excelleration. The car drove perfectly straight before because I just had an alignment done. Does 2,000 miles use on 3 tires really make this happen or is there a problem with the new tire? Should I just move that tire to the rear?
Old 08-25-2008, 06:14 AM
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is the tire the correct size?, does the problem go away when you rotate them to the rear?
Old 08-25-2008, 06:29 AM
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Was the new tire balanced?
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Yes it is the right size. I haven't had a chance to rotate the tire yet. I am sure the issue will go away since it wasn't there before the warranty replacement. I just got the new tire on Saturday and I noticed it right away. I couldn't go back because I was the last customer and they were closed.
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Was the new tire balanced?
That I am not sure of. I would hope they would know to do that. I have been going to Discount Tire locally for years with no issues before.
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Get the tire balanced and check pressure.
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the treads are diff....swap the same side tire with the one in the back or just leave it until the tread breaks down further.... wanna make it stop pulling..... im guessing its the front left tire that was changed....take the back left tire n put it up front n take the front n put it in the back...it should feel better....once the back tire breaks down and kinda begins to match the others it'll straighten out.
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