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Old 03-31-2009, 01:15 PM
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Just resolved the exact same problem on my car:

Front driver-side tire causing a thump-thump-thump on first drive the day, aggressive steering wheel vibration at high speed, and pulling sharply to the left when I let go of the wheel. Also showed very severe wear (bald) on the outer "shoulder," as if I drove 5,000 miles in a continuous right-hand turn.

Not sure whether I threw a weight, or the belt came loose.

Replaced the tire this past weekend and car is smooth again, and tracks straight when I let go of the wheel.
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