Wondering if anyone could help me out here. I just got 2 new tires (BFGAT 30 x 9.5) put on the back of my jeep. I kept the 2 old ones(previously from the back) and put them on the front. also 30 x 9.5's.even though there is some tread wear the tire guy said they should begood for another 5-10,000 miles.In addition, when they went to do an alignment, they said I need newball joints.The problem now is that when I'm steering the jeep I feel like it iswandering a little bit, and not taking corners well at all. feels likethe back end wants to slide out.So, my question is, is this a ball joint problem, alignment, or thetires not being matched up or all of the above. What should I get donefirst? I am on a budget, which is why I opted for only 2 tires, insteadof all 4.

Ball Joints first. It's a safety item. Also, you cannot properly align the front end with bad ball joints.Alignment second.Tires third. No point in putting on new tires with bad ball joints or out of alignment.

Yea, I really like the BFG's. nice tires. can't wait for the snowOutatime wrote:

You might have been thinking of the Goodyear GSA's which stand for "Get Stuck Anywhere."

97 jeep wrangler mismatched tires causing steering problem??

Nov 15, 2006 24 Replies

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bspear78 19 years ago

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Matt Macchiarolo 19 years ago

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billy ray 19 years ago

The president of the local Jeep group has GSAs. He is too cheap to throw them away and complains about them at every opportunity.

There is a positive side to them, it keeps his winching skills honed.

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Matt Macchiarolo 19 years ago

Do the other members draw straws to see who will have to be behind him on the trail?

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Lon 19 years ago

Swap the tires front to rear and see if the handling changes, good or bad.

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