Just a quick question: I noticed the other day that when I fully turn my tires to the right on my 2008 H3 Alpha, the wheel is not "vertical," i.e. the tire seems to be on a 70 or 80 degree tilt. Is this normal?

Also, it looks like on both sides, there is a "clean" part on a metal bar (part of the steering/ suspension system), which I'm thinking is when I do a full turn, the wheels actually contact with it briefly.

I get the well-documented "parking lot shudder" when I'm in an underground parking lot and try to do a full turn....the studdering and screeching of the tires.

My tires are 285/75/R16 (which is a slight tad bigger than the 265's that came standard on the truck with the first owner).

Looking for any feedback. Thanks!!

 

A pic would help, but at full lock your steering geometry will tilt the wheels/tires some from vertical.

Your wheel isn't touching the sway bar, your tires can at full lock turn. Solution = do not turn so sharp.

The H3 has a tight turning radius for navigating off road obstacles. No need to wrench the steering wheel that far in parking lots or on the pavement.

 

Ya, I figured it was "normal" due to offroad capabilities, but just wanted to check. I know its a heavy vehicle and was just worried that if the wheel is at 80 or 75 degrees (instead of 90), something might give with all the steering and suspension.

I try not to turn sharply but in tight urban environments and stupid parking lots with tiny spots, it gets tough.

Thanks again!

 

tires screach on tight turns because each side of the tire is moving at a different rate, just like left and right tires turn at different rates on turns depending on the surface. smooth asphalt, hold your ears!
u dont notice on snow, wet roads.