2006 GX470 Steering Question

[Sirrattles]

Hello All,
I recommended to put stock size BFG KO2s on my sister’s 2006 GX470. She said she gets a pretty big shimmy went she hits a bump. Tire shop checked out tires and rebalanced and they said they think the shimmy is because the tires are too aggressive for the vehicle. Is there a fix for this? In the past I’ve put steering stabilizers on my vehicles when running these tires. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks. Matt

 

[yeos]

What tire pressures is she running?

 

[Sirrattles]

Good question. 35 on the tires.

 

[Tanaman]

To me that sounds like suspension or steering issues and not tires. Plenty of people running more aggressive/larger tires with zero issue. Tire shop is probably saying that to try and sell another set of tires sadly. I would look more into steering rack, tie rods, ball joints, control arm bushings, etc. and see how all that looks first before changing tires.

 

[Sirrattles]

Thanks. Tires are brand new, just put them on. Will check out the items noted.