Front wheel alignment, wheels skipping on full lock.

[GaryThomlinson]

I've noticed when my front wheels are on full lock right or left, that the n/s wheel feels like its skipping/jumping away from the car every few metres, like the wheels are out of alignment and the n/s wheel wants to turn in or out sharper than the other. Its not dramatic, but I can feel jolt, like I've run over a small stone. Is this normal? Never had a car with such taught suspension so no idea if this is normal on full lock or not. Theres no abnormal tyre wear, in face, I've never owned a car with front tyres that wore so evenly lol.

 

[Tref]

I think this is a normal feature and is caused by the slip angles of the suspension when on full lock. No problem.

 

[AlanJ]

Yes - this is normal at slow speed and depends on the surface your driving on.

 

[bigshurv]

defo normal. Don't worry about it, they all do it.

 

[ian in lancs]

defo normal - I had it checked on my 2004 2.5 and BMW MD confirmed its OK. Not noticed it on the Z4M.