285tires hard steering

[Jeff P]

I dont know if this problem is only common to right hand drive conversions but since Ive fitted 285/70R17 tires Ive noticed that on certain surfaces the steering wheel will not turn it will just lock ,I have not checked pump pressure yet just wondering if this is a common problem with fitting larger tires

 

[The Neens]

I dont know if this problem is only common to right hand drive conversions but since Ive fitted 285/70R17 tires Ive noticed that on certain surfaces the steering wheel will not turn it will just lock ,I have not checked pump pressure yet just wondering if this is a common problem with fitting larger tires

Mine does the same thing once in awhile...285/75/16...

 

[RENODMAX]

Mine does the same thing once in awhile...285/75/16...

mine did too when i had 315/70/17s too

 

[whitetrash21]

hydraulic steering anyone???.....

 

[Fingers]

I have a ram assist on mine for that reason. I run 375/55-16s frequently. Even with smaller tires, if the front got loaded down, the steering became too stiff to suit me.

 

[LBZ]

If your not moving and you have anything larger than stock tires on ashpalt-that is normal. I had the same problem with my 285's on my 05 and GM said normal.

You should try it with 35X18's

 

[Jeff P]

thanks guys! I feel so not alone! I forgot to mention that I also have a large bar (ARB) to support the warn m1200 winch

 

[Fingers]

Backing the Goose Neck trailer up a steep hill was the worst for me. Of coarse, that is how I had to get it into the driveway each time.

Much better now.

 

[Skyhigh4by]

mine does the same thing with the 285's. My old broncoII with 33's would lift right up over curbs if I wanted it to. Are our stock pumps just not stout enough for the amount of weight or what

 

[Fingers]

Steering box does not have enough guts.