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Old 12-24-2022, 10:19 AM
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When I turn my steering all the way to either left or right and move forward or reverse, I get crunching sound and it acts like 4 wheel drive vehicle. Doesnt do it any other time, Any clues or suggestions. I did check the torque on the lug nuts and they are right at 105pd/ft as suggested. Thanks in advance. and Merry Christmas to all. It's 2014 model.
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Explaining the "Ackermann Effect" in the 2014 Corvette Stingray - McGrath Auto Blog

Hope this helps!
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I agree with JDvann. Especially if you have summer tires, and more so or Z06 and Grand Sport wider tires. All-season tires don't do this, or very little.

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I had the same issue with our 2015 until I replaced the original Pilot Sport summer tires with A/S4s. It went away immediately.
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we should sticky an ackermann post through the winter, lol
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Good article and information.
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Haven’t noticed the Ackerman effect on my car since I installed Michelin A/S 3+ ZP tires.

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