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    Default 03-11-2012
    Ok I have just got this grand prix and it has been lowered and has 20" wheels and at hard acceleration it seem to want to pull one way or the other. Its not one way it seems to just be out of control with heavy acceleration. U guys have any prob Like this or kno where to start
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Torque steer.

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    Default 03-11-2012
    Inspect your suspension. Ratty balljoints?
    Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
    Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    When I had 20's on my old prix it did the same thing. I had Toyo t1S tires, I nicknamed them the t1pullems because of how bad they would pull.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Rudd97gtp View Post
    Ok I have just got this grand prix and it has been lowered and has 20" wheels and at hard acceleration it seem to want to pull one way or the other. Its not one way it seems to just be out of control with heavy acceleration. U guys have any prob Like this or kno where to start
    Your problem is highlighted. Address it.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Nixon View Post
    Your problem is highlighted. Address it.
    I wouldn't consider having 20's a problem.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Compg4me View Post
    I wouldn't consider having 20's a problem.
    Most here would.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Compg4me View Post
    I wouldn't consider having 20's a problem.
    I totally agree, a couple of my buddies run 20s with NO issues.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Bluemagic View Post
    I totally agree, a couple of my buddies run 20s with NO issues.
    No issues other than looking ridiculous, getting pulled over randomly and searched, right?

    OP, Check your control arms.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Well I like them compared to the 12"s on my metro!!!!! Lol Hahahah,
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Nixon View Post
    No issues other than looking ridiculous, getting pulled over randomly and searched, right?
    Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
    But at the end of day its an opinion. If the OP likes 20's that's his choice. Also I didn't know having 20's on your car meant you got pulled over and searched randomly.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Rudd97gtp View Post
    Well I like them compared to the 12"s on my metro!!!!! Lol Hahahah,
    Featherweight wheels!
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    Dam right 3 cylinders for fire breathing hell!!!
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    Default 03-11-2012
    try throwing the stock rims back on and see if it still does it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nixon View Post
    Your problem is highlighted. Address it.
    Unlikely.
    Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
    Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
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    Default 03-11-2012
    Well I had a similar problem on my Pathfinder and I replaced the end links and sway bar bushings and it pretty much fixd the issue. try that.
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    Default 03-27-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by Compg4me View Post
    When I had 20's on my old prix it did the same thing. I had Toyo t1S tires, I nicknamed them the t1pullems because of how bad they would pull.
    I just got Toyo tires and my GP never did that until I bought those tires. What is it with Toyo? I went from 16" to 17" rims and tires....could that be a possible? I had a turbo plymouth laser and it did the same thing but of course it was turbo
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    Quote Originally Posted by 07GPBase View Post
    I just got Toyo tires and my GP never did that until I bought those tires. What is it with Toyo? I went from 16" to 17" rims and tires....could that be a possible? I had a turbo plymouth laser and it did the same thing but of course it was turbo
    you probably need an alignment
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