Guy at shop drove on flat tire now alot of slop at high speeds 70 mph

[thirdgear]

issue -
I have alot of slop at high speeds I would say at over 60 mph it feels like i have some extra play in the steering wheel, along like its a windy day when its not. Car has about 80,000 on it.

causes maybe --
1. So I got a major air leak in my tire. Took it to walmart to get the tire replaced. Now while I was waiting for hours the tire went completely flat. So the guy decided to drive it on the flat tire.

2. After the flat tire the back bushing is squeaking really bad. I took it to the shop the guy said it looks good.. But that is where the squeaking is coming from.

3. Another idea is the tire that replaced it is slightly newer.


And yes I did get a alignment after the tire was replaced. Also there is no vibration..

 

[YelloEye]

"Play" in the wheel at freeway speeds can usually be attributed to sidewall flex. In running a 40 series all-season and the walls flex quote a bit at speed. It was less noticeable with stiffer sidewall tires.

What make/model and side duo you have on there?

Which bushing in the rear is making noise?

 

[thirdgear]

The old tires where just regular old Fuzion tires. Now I have 3
Fuzion tires and 1 douglas tire. the douglas tire is the cheapest ting they had it was like $50.00 $60.00 I think. So you think they got stretched or something? Before the flat tire I never had this issue and its driving me nuts.. I can't tell maybe if something else got bent somewhere or something.


The bushing is the rear on the left side. furtherest one back.

What do you mean by this (What make/model and side duo you have on there?)

 

[YelloEye]

Is the replacement the same size on all three points?

Do you mean the wheel bearing?

The make model was in reference to your tires, the duo thing was me not proof reading.

 

[thirdgear]

Is the replacement the same size on all three points?

Do you mean the wheel bearing?

The make model was in reference to your tires, the duo thing was me not proof reading.

The tire is the exact same size on all 4. The newer one does seem to have a bit more of a tread.

The bushing in the rear end on the back tire squeaks a little. But its not loose supposedly from what my mechanic tells me. And its good.

 

[YelloEye]

The tire is the exact same size on all 4. The newer one does seem to have a bit more of a tread.

The bushing in the rear end on the back tire squeaks a little. But its not loose supposedly from what my mechanic tells me. And its good.

That might be part of it. Are all the tires aired up correctly? You can take a little of the spongyness out of the wheel by airing them up to 37 cold, they will ride rougher as a result.

Ah, the swing arm bushing?