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Question about front wheel alignment

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I have noticed my Stella 4T seems a little off lately when driving it. When I spin the front wheel it does not spin true, it goes left to right a bit. I put the spare on it and it does the same. Wasn't quite sure where to start to try to remedy this problem. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Maybe shoot a good video. Both sides... post it on UTube or someplace and link us up.
Id like to see it.
When you say that it happens on 2 different wheels, then, im thinking hub.
When you grab the wheel and try to.wiggle it side to side... does it go side to side?
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I will try to get a video up, there is no wiggle at all.
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Make sure the hub nut isn't lose.
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Are you saying that when you spin the front wheel, that the tire seems to wobble a bit, side to side?

That would indicate a side-to-side runout issue. This could be either a slightly bent front hub or rim. Is there a spec for allowable runout?

What do you mean by "seems a little off lately when driving it"?
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srbbnd wrote:I have noticed my Stella 4T seems a little off lately when driving it. When I spin the front wheel it does not spin true, it goes left to right a bit. I put the spare on it and it does the same. Wasn't quite sure where to start to try to remedy this problem. Anyone have any suggestions?
Did this start after you put on the new tires?
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