Do I need an alignment? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

lokhankin · 28th January 2001, 19:29

I'm not that technical in terms of car maintenance.

My Beast goes straight just fine. Corners w/o any sounds.
But when I break hard - I have to steer it right - as it pools left. Would it have to do anything with my new front left balanced tire (same as right one - stock Dunlop) - only ~3000 miles newer than right one - I had a side puncture. Old - right one does not have any visible traces of wear.
I checked pressure - same 39psi on both.

Thx,

-Vas

1C00lVC · 28th January 2001, 19:43

you will need to check the breaks and the pressure in your tires.. The car pull during breaking if the breaks aren't even (one side is oily, or worn), or if your wheels (right/left) aren't inflated evenly..

I would get it checked ASAP..

Arie

greg · 28th January 2001, 22:02

If the tire is still brand new, wait until you've driven it at least 100 miles (freeway) or 50 miles (lots of corners.) Brand new tires just don't stick. But if that doesn't fix it I'd be very concerned about your brakes.

[This message has been edited by greg (edited 28 January 2001).]

lokhankin · 29th January 2001, 04:31

Thanks guys,

I'll schedule an appointment.
Gladfully (or too bad) weather makes my beast locked in garage most of the time.

-Vas