I suggest spending $75 on an alignment.

If you have other issues like worn suspension parts the alignment guys will not align it and will ask for it to be repaired before doing the alignment. That way you'll get a free suspension analysis.

Then if it passes mustard and all is well, get dad to spring for a nice new set of Michelins.

On a car that has nto been driven much by an old lady it probably has some issues form old hard and possibly belt slipped tires.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.