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0badgoat6
07-13-2009, 05:05 PM
Today i rotated the tires and noticed that it was rubbing on the struts. Tire is worn down to the threads. So i was wondering if there was ever a recall and if there is a fix for this so i dont' have to keep dumping money for tires?



silvergto115
07-13-2009, 06:34 PM
there was never a recall on this issue even though there is case pending with NHTSB (national highway traffic safety board). There is a TSB though. It can most of the time be fixed with a front alignment. Which I had done a month or so ago. It cost me $60 at the Pontiac dealer. Not a bad deal. There is a news story on this issue ill see if I can find it.
silvergto115
07-13-2009, 06:40 PM
Heres the video, scary even though ive already seen it!
http://mfile.akamai.com/12938/wmv/vo...03669.200k. asx
So Hurry and get that alignment. I haven't had any issue since.
GTOROB
07-13-2009, 07:28 PM
I got an alignment thinking it would fix the strut rub,but it did not.I think the only way to actually fix it is to buy new strut mounts and bearings along with RR bushings.
littlecrunch2000
07-13-2009, 07:31 PM
pedders dealer should chime in on this one... I know they deal with this day in and day out.
0badgoat6
07-13-2009, 08:45 PM
i had this problem before and replaced the tires and got an alignment so that hasn't seemed to work, I'll check in to pedders
thekingntb
07-13-2009, 10:04 PM
Pedders has a "tire rub" kit that they sell... I believe it only costs between 350-400, but don't quote me on the price... THis will fix all ur problems..
GTOROB
07-14-2009, 03:10 AM
Pedders has a "tire rub" kit that they sell... I believe it only costs between 350-400, but don't quote me on the price... THis will fix all ur problems..

Yep,$349.99.
SMTCapeCod
07-14-2009, 06:00 AM
Or JHP $329.

Go to suspension forum and search for 'strut rub' for picks and amplifying info.