rjbub
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I have a 2007 2500 Sprinter Sportsmobile with 27k miles on it and recently switched from the standard Continental stock tires to Michelin LTX m/s LT 245/75 16 on my standard aluminum stock 16 inch wheels. The load range is "E". At that time I had the front end aligned too. I currently have about 500 miles on the new tires.
Since then at highway speeds of 50 to 70 mph, the Sprinter seems to drift about the lane and it takes much more attention than before to keep in properly centered. Frequent micro adjustments to the wheel are necessary while driving to keep it straight. My wife has also notice the change in steering consistency too.
It is particularly scary when being passed from behind by other pickups or larger vehicles since the van seems to want to veer more then. The sprinter does not 'pull' like a misaligned suspension but seems to be ' squirmy' and not have the easy driving tracking it once had on its original Continentals. All of the tires are filled to the recommended pressure.
Would much appreciate any advice since we dont feel as comfortable driving our beloved Sportsmobile Sprinter at highway speeds.
Since then at highway speeds of 50 to 70 mph, the Sprinter seems to drift about the lane and it takes much more attention than before to keep in properly centered. Frequent micro adjustments to the wheel are necessary while driving to keep it straight. My wife has also notice the change in steering consistency too.
It is particularly scary when being passed from behind by other pickups or larger vehicles since the van seems to want to veer more then. The sprinter does not 'pull' like a misaligned suspension but seems to be ' squirmy' and not have the easy driving tracking it once had on its original Continentals. All of the tires are filled to the recommended pressure.
Would much appreciate any advice since we dont feel as comfortable driving our beloved Sportsmobile Sprinter at highway speeds.